Getting ready to apply for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier
...to wait to be considered and not everyone that would like to apply will be able to do so when CSHT first opens. A single broadleaf tree in a grassy...
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5 tips for Environmental Land Management in-field agroforestry applications
James Ramskir-Gardiner is the Agroforestry Adviser for the Forestry Commission covering England. Here he shares tips for getting the most from your Environmental Land Management (ELM) in-field agroforestry application. This...
Celebrating the timber in our lives
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Dr Anna Brown, Posted on:
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Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
...a vital role to play in addressing these challenges. Public perception is often that felling trees is a bad thing – we need to help reverse this and better promote...
The UK Forestry Standard: a guide to sustainable forestry and responsible timber harvesting
...wildlife promoting healthier forests that capture and store carbon, supporting the fight against climate change encouraging the adoption of technologies and best practices that minimise waste and promote resource efficiency,...
From field to forest: how Shimpling Park Farm introduced agroforestry on their century-old farm
To mark International Day of Forests 2025, John Pawsey reflects on how he introduced agroforestry at Shimpling Park Farm, a mixed organic farm in Suffolk and one of the UK’s...
Battling ash dieback in the Peak District
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Katie Brownbill, Posted on:
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Ancient woodland, Tree health, Woodland creation
...that create perfect habitats for rare species. Here you’ll find brimstone butterflies, peregrine falcons and yellow archangels. Without healthy trees, this ecosystem is at risk of collapse. There are also...
Into the woods: special features in the Forest of Dean
...above an understorey of hazel, wych elm, alder, small-leaved lime and beech. Different fern species thrive in the moist conditions alongside the stream and springs while bluebells, dog’s mercury and...
Why woodland edge matters
...analogues assist with achieving landscape unity and reinforcing spirit of place. Crown copyright Understanding woodland edge Edge is the transition zone - or ‘ecotone’ - between woodland and fields or...
The elusive mammals of our woodlands
...shapes our forests and how careful management can ensure they continue to thrive alongside healthy trees. 1. Hazel dormice A hazel dormouse amongst leaf litter. Credit: Forestry England With their...
Forests with Impact: growing trees, changing lives
...training opportunities in timber processing, butchery and red squirrel conservation, further supporting sustainable land management. Saplings growing in a polytunnel with people gathering in the background. Credit: Forests with Impact...
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