...June 2022 the new initiative will ensure that plant health management standards are in place for nurseries supplying trees for the England Woodland Creation Offer and Tree Health Pilot restocking...
...native woodland and ancient and veteran trees which will be delivered through other current and future policy. Credit: Woodland Trust What’s new? Defra have refreshed the whole policy to reflect...
...soil on sloping ground trees help to shield the soil by lowering wind speed, preventing it from being ‘blown away’ Fallen leaf litter from trees also creates new organic matter...
...to flourish, and to prevent economic damage to agricultural crops and trees managed for timber production. As such, the Forestry Commission and Defra are now seeking views on a new...
...cell grown trees, rather than bare rooted stock. Planting in autumn will allow trees to respond better to their new site conditions before the challenges of spring and hot weather....
...Fund Grown in Britain: Ash - A New Seat at the Table Building a new, sustainable, and high value market for home grown Ash timber in the UK furniture market....
...answer questions, enthuse and motivate people to create new woodland or offer suggestions to help improve their existing woodland. I also make sure our woodlands are fit for the future,...
...now officially declared eradicated from the first outbreak site found in 2018. Our scientists also monitor for potential new eradication sites using a network of traps named “Wider Environment” or...
...grow new roots sooner and are better able to survive spring droughts. Potted Douglas fir saplings at Maelor Forest Nurseries. 5. Look out for signs of tree disease With the...
...covered track in a woodland with a low sun shining through the trees. Credit: Paul Nunns, © Forestry England 1. Check on areas of new planting If you have any...
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