Amphibians in early summer: their journey from water to land
...Common toads can travel even further, migrating up to 3.6 kilometres1 before returning to breed in the exact ponds where they were born. Common toads have even been found in...
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The ancient tools that shaped our woodlands
Jessica Turner, National Historic Environment Advisor at the Forestry Commission, explores how pivotal periods in history led to the evolution of the tools our ancestors used to shape our wooded...
The UK Forestry Standard: a guide to sustainable forestry and responsible timber harvesting
...In the face of climate change, our forests need to remain healthy and resilient to continue to produce timber and deliver valuable benefits to nature and society. Sustainable forestry promotes...
Three reasons why England needs more conifer planting
...industry for decades to come. Ride with timber stacks on each side in a conifer woodland at Whinfell How EWCO and financial incentives support conifer woodland Back to the here...
The wider benefits of Continuous Cover Forestry
...even cooling our towns and cities. All of these services are provided in perpetuity for free, by a functional forest ecosystem, which we know is more resilient to the effects...
Why woods are so important for nature
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Ancient woodland, Nature, Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
...around the landscape, including through urban areas, and will become even more important as climate change makes some places too hot, too wet, too dry, or too unpredictable for species...
Six tips to help you apply for the England Woodland Creation Offer
...use free mapping tools such as the Sylva Foundation’s My Forest system to create an application map, using their guidance on how to produce EWCO compliant maps. 5. Make sure...
What is Observatree and how does it help our trees?
...over 23,000 hours of time. The network reports healthy trees as well as unhealthy trees. This is invaluable information as it contributes to our understanding of the spread of certain...
Tree Production Innovation Fund - Second spotlight on successful applicants
In 2021 it was announced that the Tree Production Innovation Fund would be making over £1 million available to 16 innovative projects striving to increase and diversify our domestic tree...
Responding to ash dieback: assessing your risk and what you can do
...footpath and use warning signs to inform walkers. Think long-term. Consider the opportunities to both retain and restock. Replanting where ash has needed to be felled and diversifying tree species...
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