...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...
...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...
...a good indicator of the impact of browsing on the woodland. Surveys are best done before the spring growth masks the impacts; this can happen earlier in the south of...
...conducting a tree tube trial as part of their Silk Wood Community Tree Planting? They are testing a number of different non-plastic, biodegradable tree guards to establish which perform best....
...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...
...soils to plant appropriate species, choose a quality nursery, then handle and plant the trees with care and avoiding frost and drought to get things off to the best start....
...the landscapes on which they rely. They provide training courses for people working with trees to help them understanding how bats use trees, the best time of year for tree...
...management history needs to be properly considered to evaluate the best treatment; windthrow (trees uprooted by wind) can be a significant risk in woodlands where thinning has relapsed and the...
...as a carbon store. Climate change is an existential threat to woods and forests, and we need to give them the best chance to keep pace. This may be by...
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