Right tree, right place, to support water and wildlife

...in the UK is one of the lowest in Europe. One third of all woodland wildlife species are in decline and one in 10 woodland wildlife species are at risk...
...in the UK is one of the lowest in Europe. One third of all woodland wildlife species are in decline and one in 10 woodland wildlife species are at risk...
Gareth Biggins is one of 15 people who joined us in September 2022 as Development Woodland Officers studying the Forestry Apprenticeship. Here he reflects on his first nine months with...
...Crowe, and those principles refined and broadened are clearly set out in the UK Forest Standard. Like many in the Forestry Commission, I was introduced to this through one of...
...a real impact on the delivery of tree planting schemes, which is one of the many reasons that planting rates have been, and will continue to be, unpredictable. None-the-less, we’re...
...and is criss-crossed with public footpaths and bridleways. It is a Plantation on Ancient Woodland Site, with a mix of tall Scots pine on one side and a broadleaf mix...
...mill and dry his own wood materials. The sawmill was once one of several in the area, but this keystone business is now one of the few remaining, predominantly hardwood...
...it is world renowned and one of the most diverse and amazing places on the planet. I completed my 1-year placement as Arboricultural Specialist Certificate, climbing and maintaining the living...
...Chartwell Estate and an underkeeper as part of an all women gamekeeping team on an estate in Sussex. I initially started my career at agricultural college about twenty years ago...
...qualification but enjoy a mix of 80% on-the-job training and 20% academic studies. This affords the opportunity to practice and hone newly developed skills in the real world, whilst also...
...between the National Trust and Yorkshire Water to tackle flood risk by planting trees. Looking after the breathtaking uplands of West Yorkshire is a crucial part of our work at...