...tool and guidance that sets out how the United Kingdom Forestry Standard (UKFS) will be implemented in England for trees and peatland. In June last year we published a decision...
...this one step further. The farmer has invested in a flock of chickens that could roam the woodland and pastureland based on evidence [note 3] that shows chickens are less...
Kate Tobin and Mark Stevenson are Nature Recovery Advisors for the Forestry Commission. In this blog post they look at the opportunities for woodlands and trees that the Local Nature...
...on, the call to fill our urban and rural landscapes with trees and support them to maturity, is just as urgent. Many of the ash trees that have been established...
...programme is the belief that growing trees can change lives. Studies show that stable employment significantly reduces reoffending rates, which currently costs the economy £18 billion per year.1 By providing...
...should focus on encouraging natural processes that restore, protect and maintain riparian (trees situated close to water courses) and aquatic habitats. Well-managed woods can also achieve a better woodland structure...
...PAWS restoration (if that’s you, the afternoon in particular will be invaluable training). What will I learn? You’ll learn how to maximise your chances of securing funding through the HS2...
...measures, Tree Health Officers always ensure that we are clean when arriving on site, and when we leave. This makes us confident that we are not accidentally spreading plant pests,...
In the UK, the value that our plants and trees provide to society each year is estimated at £9bn. In reality, plants are priceless. They clean our air, provide 80%...
...given me a good understanding of what is expected of our field teams and I do miss it a bit! I love sharing my passion for the protection of trees...
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