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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...as stackable payments for woodland that offers wider environmental and social benefits. Terry and Tracy Featherstone run a woodland farm in south west Durham. After inheriting the farm, they modernised...
...this government’s long-term commitment to transforming our environment. Nature Minister Mary Creagh (middle) with Forest of Avon CEO Alex Stone (left) and Joanna Lewis, Chief Exec of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust...
...urgent. Why woodlands matter for water For years, we’ve been removing woodland – our land’s natural protective blanket. We’re now beginning to feel the consequences. However, there is good news....
...sustainable forestry aims to achieve. Effective woodland edge management involves creating gradual transitions between forest and open land, typically incorporating a diverse mix of native shrubs, wildflower meadows and scattered...
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