What makes for a good woodland creation consultation?
...involvement is a key aspect of the UK Forestry Standard and can come in many forms. For example, Forestry England could be working with a local community on a new...
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Amphibians in early summer: their journey from water to land
...most people think of amphibians, they picture frogs sitting on lily pads or newts gliding through garden ponds. But if you look closely, you can catch glimpses of common toads...
The role of timber in sustainable woodland management
...awareness of practicalities around access, income or legal issues. Sustainable management keeps woodlands healthy. It includes activities like thinning (removing some trees to give others space to grow), planting new...
The ancient tools that shaped our woodlands
...leafy landscape changed During the Neolithic (‘neo’ meaning new) period, around 4000 to 2000 BCE, the population grew and the climate improved. This resulted in a huge societal shift from...
Nature’s hidden havens: rides, edges and glades
...proliferate in damp ride edges. Common lizards dart between bracken leaves, while grass snakes patrol ride-edge ditches hunting for frogs and newts. Adders may be found basking on sunny banks....
Putting the forestry back into agroforestry
...the tree’s life cycle: from establishment and protection through to pruning and harvesting. Each of these stages needs thoughtful consideration when designing a new agroforestry system. As with any good...
Seeing the wood for the trees: how to harvest timber from your woodland
...will also vary between species, with trees like oak often being at their most valuable when they are over 100 years in age. Softwood species like spruce can be at...
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