Chris Tomlin, one of the Forestry Commission’s Policy Advisors, shares how a new app helps you monitor, improve and protect your woodland. Trees provide far-reaching benefits to people, nature and...
...not a new challenge, but its impact is compounded with the added stress changing climate will impose onto trees and the likely increase of new pests and diseases able to...
...team with Robin Gray, who covers Northern England. In this blog Richard explores why edge design matters and how our new guidance can transform your woodland. The edges of a...
...more goes back into the growing cycle. To revive wood culture, it is essential that we create awareness outside of the wood industry. Increasing awareness of the beautiful spaces, places...
...projected to capture over 4,000 tonnes of carbon over the next century. Community involvement has been integral, with local residents participating in planting days and enjoying newly created walkways and...
...our English towns and cities to flourish. The importance of urban trees The urban forest includes both individual trees and woodland in our urban areas. Whilst woodland provides crucial habitat...
Emily Robinson, Content Officer at the Forestry Commission, introduces the autumn season changes we can expect in woodlands as trees and wildlife begin their preparation for winter. September marks the...
...and Western Red Cedar. In some cases, it’s less about introducing entirely new species and instead sourcing seeds from further south. For the south of England, for example, that can...
During National Tree Week in 2021 it was announced that the the Woods into Management Forestry Innovation Funds would distribute almost £700,000 to 17 projects restoring biodiversity in vulnerable natural...
...of projects and items eligible for funding under the Grant will include, for example: Intelligent transplanting systems Polytunnel infrastructure / equipment Irrigation systems and infrastructure Seed trays Grading machines Biosecurity...
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