...we face today, as well as what we were doing to act and respond to them. At that time none of us had any idea that one of the biggest...
...the summer months and tends to increase between July and September. During the winter months, adults will be hibernating in the leaf litter and bark crevices. Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State...
...are still under threat. Pests and diseases are depleting tree populations across the country. Ash dieback alone is predicted to cost Great Britain £15bn over the next 100 years, with...
...hedges, which form the 'backbone' of traditional vegetative propagation by cuttings, but this process from single seed to hundreds of cuttings often takes several years for the genetic gains to...
...relative abundances for each species in each one-kilometre square into discrete strata producing a ‘heat map’. Predicted bird numbers are lowest in stratum 1 (cool) and highest in stratum 5...
...farm income and environmental benefits? Let’s keep it simple by considering just one possible option with multiple benefits – woodlands for water, which means planting trees to improve water quality...
...credit: Mark Malins Tree protection choices Fortunately we have a wide range of options available. Used individually or as a mix, they can significantly reduce the risk of damage to...
...2015. Storms like the ones we have recently experienced are on the increase, prompting experts to look for viable long-term solutions to help mitigate the impact of extreme weather conditions....
...diverse mix of tree species. Oak has a special place in our culture in Britain and is often the first species of choice when creating native woodland. It has many...
...ones. Storm Arwen damage in Thrunton Wood, Rothbury, credit: Jonathon Winter, Forestry England / Crown Copyright The impacts of the winter storms placed pressure on the skilled foresters and contractors...
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