Putting the forestry back into agroforestry
Jim O'Neill, Agroforestry Development Manager, shows how applying traditional forestry knowledge to agroforestry systems can unlock timber production potential.
Should trees be planted within a productive farming landscape?
Mark Broadmeadow, Head of Climate Change at the Forestry Commission, shares his thoughts on whether woodland creation should always avoid the best and most versatile agricultural land.
From field to forest: how Shimpling Park Farm introduced agroforestry on their century-old farm
To mark International Day of Forests 2025, John Pawsey reflects on how he introduced agroforestry at Shimpling Park Farm, his family’s organic farm in Suffolk.
5 tips for Environmental Land Management in-field agroforestry applications
Agroforestry Advisor James Ramskir-Gardiner shares tips for getting the most from your Environmental Land Management (ELM) In-Field Agroforestry application.
Getting ready to apply for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) will open applications for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier from summer 2025. Find out how you can get ready to apply.
Is agroforestry right for your farm? New funding to help plan and establish agroforestry systems
Agroforestry Development Manager Jim O'Neill explains the benefits of agroforestry and the support and funding available.
Wood Culture
Posted by:
Asia Aldridge, Posted on:
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Categories:
Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
Discover how woodlands can benefit your land and business while supporting the economy, society, and the wider environment.
Trees on farms: success stories for nature and people
Posted by:
Eleanor Marks, Posted on:
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Categories:
Climate change and resilience, Nature, Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
In this guest blog from LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), read about the farmers incorporating trees into their farms to benefit their businesses, wildlife, community relationships, and climate change resilience.
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