Invasive pests & diseases threatening our trees
Today (1/11/12) Zac Goldsmith MP, in collaboration with the Countryside Restoration Trust (CRT), has tabled an Early Day Motion calling on the Government to set up a ‘Tree Protection Task Force’ which has an enhanced capacity for taking rapid action against pests and diseases that have already breached our borders and the resources for developing […]
New ‘Ashtag’ technology launches to curb spread of devastating disease
The disease, which threatens to wipe out 80 million UK trees, has seen ash imports to the UK suspended and large-scale tree felling tabled. But quick thinking environmental specialists at UEA’s Adapt Low Carbon Group have come up with a new smartphone app which will not only help monitor the spread of disease, but allow […]
Efforts stepped up to tackle disease of ash trees
Work to combat Chalara dieback of ash has been under way for some months. The Forestry Commission and the Food & Environment Research Agency (Fera) are now following up confirmed cases in trees in East Anglia which do not appear to be associated with recent plantings of nursery-supplied plants. The UK Government is also preparing […]
Charity demonstrates how trees can aid farmers in times of crisis
The event hosted by Bidwells in Cambridge was held to launch the Trust’s new report – ‘Trees on Arable Farms’ – which explains how trees can be part of the solution to climate problems facing farmers today. Following the NFU’s statement this week about the impact of extreme weather events causing a significantly poor harvest […]
Government considers ban on ash tree movements
The announcement follows the discovery of ash trees infected by the Chalara fraxinea fungus in several nurseries and recent tree planting sites in England and Scotland. The infected plants had come from nurseries in continental Europe, or had been in contact with ash plants imported from the Continent. The Forestry Commission, Fera and the Scottish […]
UPM Tilhill sweeps the board at Welsh forestry awards
Coed Llandegla, which is owned by UPM Tilhill and is now one of the leading mountain bike centres in the UK, was awarded The Royal Forestry Society of England, Wales and Northern Ireland Gold Medal Certificate for the Best Entry in the competition as well as a Gold in Class 11 for ‘Woodlands over five […]
Amanda Bryan appointed Forestry Commissioner
Ms Bryan is a self-employed rural development consultant working across the Highlands and Islands, with a background in sustainable marine, rural and community development. She specialises in community consultation and engagement on projects and initiatives championing woodland and biodiversity management, forestry, tourism and recreation. She has been a non-executive member of the board of Scottish […]
UPM Tilhill gears up for second phase of massive planting operation in Wales
With the aim of creating 140 hectares of new, native woodland at Cyffin Estate near Lake Vyrnwy in Powys, Mid Wales, on land owned by Will Woodlands. Will Woodlands is a privately funded charity whose aim is tree planting for public enjoyment, heritage enrichment and nature conservation. The Cyffin Estate tree planting is grant-aided by […]
England’s forests safe
The Independent Panel on Forestry, set up to advise the Government on the future of England’s forests and woodlands, has today (4 July) published its final report to Government. The report calls for the benefits of England’s woods and forests to be re-valued for all the services they provide. These include not only areas for […]
