...more isolated from each other, despite the UK having one of the most remarkable stocks of ancient trees left in Europe. The England Trees Action Plan recognises the value of...
...that isn't here yet? The unknowns, the ones we're not yet aware of. Matt One significant threat for UK trees is Xylella fastidiosa. This bacterium could impact a wide range...
...the New Forest. The position is an honour and a privilege. Allow me to share what I think makes the New Forest so special and show you one of the...
...reserve or woodland, or using a local cycle trail. Whichever it is, I’m sure you would agree the importance of protecting it for everyone to enjoy. Taking a step back...
...sectors led the development of the Plant Health Management Standard in response to the threat posed by an organism called Xylella. Xylella can affect a huge range of plants and...
...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...
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