...projected to capture over 4,000 tonnes of carbon over the next century. Community involvement has been integral, with local residents participating in planting days and enjoying newly created walkways and...
Chris Watson, Woodland Resilience Adviser, explains how sustainable woodland management, underpinned by timber income, is crucial to ensuring our woodlands continue to thrive. In this blog, Chris invites Nature Recovery...
...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...
...introduced into the UK. The government has put in place rigorous controls to prevent introductions, but it's really important that we as individuals do as much as we can to...
During National Tree Week in 2021 it was announced that the the Woods into Management Forestry Innovation Funds would distribute almost £700,000 to 17 projects restoring biodiversity in vulnerable natural...
...critical factor. Prolonged exposure to dry conditions can impact trees in several ways. Initially, trees have natural responses which help them cope with these conditions. These can include increasing root...
...putting forward project ideas for your area. We encourage communities to come together to make a difference to your local area and remember this special time. To get involved and...
...boost in funding for Forest Research giving an insight into, and underpinning the importance of, Research and Development to the work of the NCF Programme. Scientific research will leave a...
...Clean, Keep it Clean and Leave Clean. Find out how to prevent tree pests and diseases. Emma Removing invasive non-native plant species is a great idea as in addition to...
...important, so get into the woods and enjoy watching them come alive! Read further guidance on how to manage your woodland or contact your local Woodland Officer for specialist advice....
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