Sharing experiences for our future forests and woodlands
...to fare better. If we act now we have the best chance of making our woodlands and forests more future-proof and resilient by the end of this century. Enjoy reading...
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Making space for nature – to benefit water
...watercourses. A shelterbelt is typically located on the upwind edge of a field, although if you want to tackle ammonia pollution from the air, it’s best to plant downwind from...
Tree protection – thinking about risks and opportunities
...corners or clumps of trees can be vulnerable to livestock and are best protected by stock fencing, which can also deter deer. Larger projects can incorporate well-managed rides and open...
Yorkshire Water and the National Trust; How planting trees on our land can benefit nature, climate and people.
...these upland landscapes works best hand in hand with leaky dams, sphagnum moss planting and other upland restoration techniques to reduce flood risk for our downstream communities. Whilst in its...
Growing strong: Defra’s Trees and Forestry Team reflect on the last 6 months
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Bella Murfin and Naomi Matthiessen, Posted on:
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Tree planting, Woodland creation
...stronger teams in core Defra, Forestry Commission, Natural England and Community Forests all striving to identify the best places to plant and establish new trees and woodland, working with landowners...
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
...England is home to some of the best examples of ancient woodlands, ancient wood pastures and parkland and ancient and veteran trees. These irreplaceable habitats must be protected. Their long-standing...
Addressing the possible shortfall of oak for the 2022/23 planting season
...oaks is understood to select the best species of oak for a site, but this is likely to be a good option in terms of building in climate change resilience....
Why woods are so important for nature
Posted by:
Kate Tobin, Posted on:
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Categories:
Ancient woodland, Nature, Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
...easy to choose what, where or how to plant. Usually, it is best to take your inspiration from nature. What is growing naturally on or near your land already? Where...
Want to help protect our trees? Find out what you can do with simple biosecurity
...communities, and our economy. It is therefore important that we do our best to keep them healthy. But, our trees, woodlands and forests are at risk from harmful tree pests,...
Trees on farms: success stories for nature and people
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Eleanor Marks, Posted on:
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Climate change and resilience, Nature, Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
...grown remains healthy. Many want the land in better condition for future generations and are eager to learn how best to mitigate risks to the environment and ultimately, their livelihoods....
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