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Right tree, right place, for the right reasons

Posted by: Asia Aldridge, Posted on: 14 November 2022 - Categories: Climate change and resilience, Nature, Tree planting, Woodland creation, Woodland management
Right tree, right place, for the right reasons.

The UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) sets out criteria and guidance for the sustainable management of forests and woodlands in the UK. Here are the seven key factors you need to consider.

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