...unlike the original host trees, may not have evolved defence mechanisms. One example of this happening is ash dieback disease, which has been predicted to result in a loss of...
...of 40% on 2021/22. This represents the highest level in England for over a decade and it’s one of several milestones over the last 6 months, including: Publication of the...
...mitigate these threats and increase the future health and resilience of our woodlands. England’s woodlands are one of our most important natural assets. Vital for biodiversity and nature recovery, they...
Hugh Dorrington, one of our Woodland Ambassadors, has been involved in tree supply and woodland planting since 1980. He owns tree nursery Aveland Trees and has written several blogs on...
...carpet our woodland floors with their recognisable deep violet-blue bells and drooping stems. They are one of the last spring flowers to appear, making the most of the sunlight before...
...for Climate Fund (NCF) Tree Programme. It’s therefore fitting that I end my tenure as the head of ‘Team Trees’ with another one, reflecting on what’s happened since then and...
...standard or a ‘gold standard’. The document occupies the space between the law and the conditions of specific grants and certifications. By using current evidence bases, it helps to address...
...use. Person working at border control - just one non-operational forestry job 5. Prepare in advance for your move while working You can prepare for a career in forestry while...
...thornier and ‘nettleier’ the better (yes, I know that’s not a word, but you know what I mean). In winter, the denser the bramble patch the better. Hedgehog. Image by...
...woodland in the background Application trends Interestingly, around 40% of England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) applications and agreements are for woodlands of between one and three hectares (ha). These woodlands...
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