Reflecting on a decade of ash dieback response in the UK
...terrible as it was, became a catalyst for many aspects in today’s plant health world that are easy to take for granted. Following the findings there was an upsurge of...
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Resilience is the focus for the next 100 years of forestry
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Sir William Worsley, Posted on:
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Climate change and resilience, Woodland creation
...Forestry Commission, an organisation still thriving today, and their centenary gives us an excellent platform to plan for the next 100 years. In the shadow of the First World War,...
Keepers of Time: How Government are protecting and improving ancient and native woodland and ancient and veteran trees.
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Defra, Forestry Commission, Natural England and the Woodland Trust, Posted on:
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Ancient woodland
...Action Plan the Government committed to review and update Keepers of Time, using the latest evidence and information available and focussing on the most important issues faced today. The Keepers...
Making the most of your timber: unlocking the value of low-quality wood
...from your woodland Charcoal has a long history in English woodlands, having once fuelled UK industry before being replaced by coal. Today, it’s mainly used for barbecues and outdoor cooking,...
Defra’s Trees and Forestry team – looking back at a busy year
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Bella Murfin and Naomi Matthiessen, Posted on:
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Tree planting, Woodland creation
...nearing Royal Assent, which becomes law today. To learn more about these highlights and what the Trees and Forestry team have been up to, read on! With lots of funds...
Putting the forestry back into agroforestry
...valuable today, it’s essential for the future. As agroforestry grows, so does the need for training and education, though skill gaps remain a barrier to wider adoption. There are promising...
Don’t get stumped by timber terms: understanding the differences between hardwood and softwood
...good markets today. Producing hardwood timber takes longer and requires greater investment, planning and patience than is the case for softwoods. However, the rewards can be incredibly satisfying and fruitful...
The role of timber in sustainable woodland management
...like tool handles to large diameter “standard” trees for timber. These methods created diverse, multi-aged native woodlands that supported rich biodiversity and are still utilised today. By 1900, however, woodland...
A greener future: how tree planting initiatives are transforming England's landscape
...they planted 100 acres of trees, transforming their farm into a thriving hub for endurance runs, a forest school and more. Today, Cattows is not just a farm but a...
Two years on from our Centenary milestone
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Sir William Worsley, Posted on:
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Categories:
Climate change and resilience, Woodland creation
...we face today, as well as what we were doing to act and respond to them. At that time none of us had any idea that one of the biggest...
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