...like tool handles to large diameter “standard” trees for timber. These methods created diverse, multi-aged native woodlands that supported rich biodiversity and are still utilised today. By 1900, however, woodland...
...good markets today. Producing hardwood timber takes longer and requires greater investment, planning and patience than is the case for softwoods. However, the rewards can be incredibly satisfying and fruitful...
...valuable today, it’s essential for the future. As agroforestry grows, so does the need for training and education, though skill gaps remain a barrier to wider adoption. There are promising...
...from your woodland Charcoal has a long history in English woodlands, having once fuelled UK industry before being replaced by coal. Today, it’s mainly used for barbecues and outdoor cooking,...
...Brown will speak about how the Forestry Commission plays its part in creating and maintaining thriving, resilient treescapes that provide sustainable products, not only for today but for the future....
...the atmosphere. You can really make a difference. So, why wait? Come join us and launch your career in forestry today! Person planting a tree © Forestry England Discover more...
...estate, still noticeable from its lime lined avenues and arboretum, planted in the Victorian era. Today, its network of public footpaths connect woodland, meadows, streams and Budworth Mere, providing a...
...fully as they are today, plastic tree guards were once sold as being able to be left out in the environment. We now know this is not the right thing...
...first phase for implementing this new approach (phase 1a and 1b see table below) will be implemented today (26 February 2024). This will include the shortening of the consultation public...
...in the wake of Dutch elm disease face a different threat today, as damaging ash dieback impacts their health. As a nation, we are now making great progress in increasing...
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