Dr Daegan Inward is a Senior Scientist at Forest Research working on the threats to UK trees and woodlands from Ips typographus. In this blog, Daegan shares his insights into...
...or in larger stems grow into conspicuous (frequently diamond-shaped) cankers. Annual attacks began decimating ash in woodlands across ever-increasing areas of mainland Europe – particularly rapid deaths were noted on...
...its accessible greenspaces. It’s also one of the largest stretches of semi-natural habitat in lowland Britain. The land that Forestry England manages is broadly divided into 3 management areas: inclosures,...
...Woodland Officer. I thoroughly enjoy sharing my passion for sustainable forest management and in my opinion, investing time and resources in the development of young professionals in the forestry sector...
...suggests, the insects are a metallic emerald green between 7.5 and 13.5mm long. To prevent accidental introduction, special measures are in place prohibiting the import of ash trees in all...
...increasing stand diversity and structure in order to adapt to the threat from pests and diseases. Take a look at ‘Managing England’s woodlands in a climate emergency’ for more information....
...your existing edge resource – what’s already in the site treescape - at the appraisal stage. This might include open canopy in-field trees, shaws, hedgerows and scrub, and areas of...
...more water, slowing the flow in the catchment. Bank stabilisation has already led to increased vegetation cover, and wildlife surveys have recorded an increase in amphibians and invertebrates in and...
...intensive investigation to ascertain the extent of infection. This informs decision making on the appropriate restrictions required, such as on timber movement or specifying work to be undertaken under a...
...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...
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