Three reasons why England needs more conifer planting
...to meet carbon capture targets. For instance, 10ha of Douglas fir (a popular coniferous tree that grows well in the UK) planted today would produce around 4,000 (4180) m3 of...
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The UK Forestry Standard: a guide to sustainable forestry and responsible timber harvesting
...wildlife promoting healthier forests that capture and store carbon, supporting the fight against climate change encouraging the adoption of technologies and best practices that minimise waste and promote resource efficiency,...
Celebrating the timber in our lives
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Dr Anna Brown, Posted on:
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Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
...to be collected in a mixed woodland in the Forest of Dean. Crown copyright Fostering innovation The timber industry today combines traditional practices with modern innovations to tackle contemporary challenges...
Into the woods: managing the New Forest
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Craig Harrison, Posted on:
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Ancient woodland, Into the woods series, Woodland management
...open forest. The practice of ‘commoning’ has made the character of the forest what it is today, as well as shaping the landscape and ecology. Ponies, cattle, donkeys, sheep and...
Is your woodland a home for hedgehogs?
...'vulnerable to extinction' on the red list for mammals, the hedgehog, along with many other species, requires a call to action. Most hedgehogs today are recorded in urban settings. Conservation...
Why is landscape design so important to woodland creation?
...Simon Bell’s Woodland Design workshops back in 1997 and here I am today, 26 years later delivering those workshops. The workshops set out how applying UKFS guidelines and requirements to...
Unlocking potential: products, people and possibilities
...Brown will speak about how the Forestry Commission plays its part in creating and maintaining thriving, resilient treescapes that provide sustainable products, not only for today but for the future....
It's a great time to be in forestry
...the atmosphere. You can really make a difference. So, why wait? Come join us and launch your career in forestry today! Person planting a tree © Forestry England Discover more...
Into the Woods: Spring Bluebells
...estate, still noticeable from its lime lined avenues and arboretum, planted in the Victorian era. Today, its network of public footpaths connect woodland, meadows, streams and Budworth Mere, providing a...
Tackling plastics in woodland creation
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Katie Goldsbrough, Posted on:
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Climate change and resilience, Tree planting, Woodland creation
...fully as they are today, plastic tree guards were once sold as being able to be left out in the environment. We now know this is not the right thing...
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