David Bliss, CEO at the Lowther Estate, shares how the estate converted low-value farmland into woodlands that deliver income, support nature and support their agricultural enterprises. Sustainable timber production and...
...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,...
...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...
...ground inspections – a 154% increase from the previous season. The demarcated area was expanded in June 2024 following the discovery of outbreaks in East Anglia. Within the expanded zone,...
...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...
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...
...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....
...back into the UK. Our ambition is not simply to make tables and chairs but to onshore a scalable, commercially viable supply chain, with a lasting legacy. Grown in Britain:...
...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...
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