...the Cumbria Wildlife Trust nestled in a broadleaf woodland. From the 1600s onwards, limestone was quarried here for use in the agriculture, building and steel-making industries until 1930. After that,...
...case the springs that arise to feed the Slade Brook from the underlying limestone. The slow flowing nature of the water allows the calcium carbonate to accumulate on the branches...
...ferns, lichens and liverworts that clothe trees and boulders, some of which are of international importance. The site is managed with help from local volunteers and some of Desley’s hardy...
...Forestry Conference, Dougal Driver. Our experts will be speaking about payment for public benefit, as well as running a workshop about woodland creation design. Our workshop will highlight what to...
...to bolster production at pace and has been designed to complement the innovation outputs of the Tree Production Innovation Fund, which provides support for research and development projects that will...
...trees on farms. We wanted to highlight how farmers can make the most of the opportunities that are available and show the benefits that trees can provide in productive systems....
...management practice dating back to the Stone Age, and the opportunities for its use within our native woodlands. What is coppicing? Coppicing is the process of cutting a tree close...
...are harmless or even beneficial, but many others can kill trees and even whole stands if not dealt with. Getting to know the ones that are harmful with a bit...
...times. They will simplify evidence gathering for forestry proposals and avoid duplication, whilst still adhering to other environmental legislation and good practice guidelines. We are pleased to advise that the...
...wanted to boost biodiversity by creating wildlife corridors between the farm and our neighbouring Site of Special Scientific Interest – all while maintaining profitable food production. Here’s what I’ve learnt...
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