...perspectives. We wanted to give farmers access to specialist advisors that would open up conversations between foresters and farmers - show how we can work together in the same landscape...
...became extinct, their activity was replaced by that of humans. Our ancestors harvested timber to provide fuel and shelter and cleared woodland to free up land for agriculture. Over time,...
...important difference it can make. What can I do? Biosecurity measures, which essentially means keeping things clean, minimises the amount of soil, water and plant material we carry between visits...
...used to cover around three quarters of our islands, either as dense woodland or a more open wooded landscape, grazed by roe deer and wild horses, with huge ancient trees...
...use free mapping tools such as the Sylva Foundation’s My Forest system to create an application map, using their guidance on how to produce EWCO compliant maps. 5. Make sure...
...grants. Why does tree health and better biosecurity matter? Did you know that the value of all the economic, environmental, and social benefits that our plants and trees provide each...
...the projects. HomeGrownHouse - Grown in Britain HomeGrownHouse is a collaboration between London Metropolitan University, Grown in Britain and the Birling Estate. Sweet Chestnut is a durable, straight growth, dimensionally...
...woods are a key part of the escape plan. However, our forests and woods face significant challenges now, partly because of our changing climate and new pests and diseases. The...
...which areas are pest-free. Observatree also conducts the UK’s only country-wide survey for oak and plane lace bugs. These two pests are not known to be in the UK yet...
...Animal and Plant Health Agency and the Forestry Commission have an important part to play in keeping them healthy, but with your help we have a much better chance making...
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