...In 2017, Lowther Estate was given the green light to create 170 hectares of new productive woodland. Of that, 121 hectares were planted with conifer, making it one of the...
...As well as increasing the number of trees planted, we need to make sure our forests are resilient. We can do this by planting a greater diversity of species, including...
...diverse mix of tree species. Oak has a special place in our culture in Britain and is often the first species of choice when creating native woodland. It has many...
...the establishment of 10,000ha of woodland in England over the last 5 years, around 80% of which has been broadleaved. Management of our ancient and native woodlands is vital too,...
...the perfect time to appreciate their contribution to our woodland ecosystems. Mosses and liverworts are part of a group of plants called bryophytes, whereas lichen is a mix of mutually...
...of the plantation, so we planted two or three rows of pine and some woody shrubs around the perimeter. We’ve got some hawthorns, some hazel and some guelder rose in...
...explore. One such place is located just outside the village of St. Briavels on the western side of the Dean and inside the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty....
...have recently announced the creation of the first new National Forest in 30 years, the Western Forest. Walkmill Campsite corner planting. Credit: Great Northumberland Forest The value of tree planting...
...is the equivalent to 1,399 hectares, bringing the total area of tree canopy established and numbers of trees planted to 7,164 hectares, or 10.4 million trees. An equivalent to 10,000...
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