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...
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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...
A greener future: how tree planting initiatives are transforming England's landscape
...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...
A year of growth: tree planting rates hit their highest level in over 20 years
...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...
Woods and water for climate change
...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....
Nature’s hidden havens: rides, edges and glades
...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...
Don’t get stumped by timber terms: understanding the differences between hardwood and softwood
...than valuable sawlogs. One distinct advantage hardwood trees have is their ability to coppice (regrow from the stump). Most native hardwoods, for example oak, hazel and alder can be...
Seeing the wood for the trees: how to harvest timber from your woodland
...sell this valuable, natural resource. One of the most rewarding aspects of owning and managing a woodland can be the harvesting of trees to produce timber and wood products. Harvesting...
Fungi are the foundation for new life and healthy woodland ecosystems
...also potentially results from competition between beneficial and harmful fungi for resources and root access. Wrinkled peach mushrooms growing on dead elm. The species was common in the aftermath of...
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