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...
...22 priority pests and diseases that have distinct symptoms so they can be identified by volunteers in the field. After a survey is done, reports are fed straight back to...
...of the fund is to enable more trees planted particularly in winter seasons 2023/24 and 2024/25. What funding is available? The WCAF is a revenue only fund (funding new staff...
...to create a permanent legacy for the King’s Coronation. The King’s Coronation in May was a key event in people’s lives, and what better way to honour that than by...
...as Phytophthora ramorum, which can infect and kill trees. With international trade and changing climate conditions, it is likely that we will see an increase in threats from pests, diseases...
...that a degree-level forestry apprenticeship has been offered in the UK. My role in developing the programme, really builds on my background working within the Forestry Commission Technical Training team...
...A Woodland Condition Assessment can help you do just that. This year we launched an app that makes completing this assessment much easier. Woodland Condition Assessments explained A condition assessment...
One of the main ways that that tree pests and diseases can enter the UK is through imports of wood, wood products and isolated bark. At the Forestry Commission, we...
The Woods into Management Forestry Innovation Funds (WiMFIF) were developed and launched in 2021 to support innovative projects that will encourage more woods to be brought into active management. Presently...
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