RFS Forestry Awards to Showcase Welsh Woodland Management
RFS Forestry Awards to Showcase Welsh Woodland Management RFS President, Sir Jack Whitaker The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) are to highlight excellence in Welsh woodland management, with this year’s RFS Excellence in Forestry Awards going to the best woodlands in Wales. The deadline for entries is Friday, 6 March. Entries are now being accepted for […]
Consultation on FSC Propyzamide Derogation Extension
Consultation on FSC Propyzamide Derogation Extension The UKWAS Steering Group is facilitating a consultation by the UK certification bodies, Control Union, SGS Qualifor and Soil Association Woodmark, on behalf of FSC certificate holders. The consultation concerns proposals for renewing derogations from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) so as to permit the use of Propyzamide which […]
FCS Guide for Managing Non-native Forestry Species
FCS Guide for Managing Non-native Forestry Species A guide for foresters on how to manage invasive and non-native forestry species has been published by Forestry Commission Scotland. It aims to help forest owners and managers comply with their responsibilities to protect Scotland from any potentially damaging effects of invasive or non-native forestry species. These responsibilities […]
Infographic: PME Facts and Figures 2014
Prince of Wales Forest Leadership Award Winners Announced
Four top students from the UK and Canada have been selected as the first recipients of The Prince of Wales Forest Leadership Award. Keira Tedd and David Johnes, both hailing from University of Cumbria, beat off stiff competition from UK applicants, while Jaqueline Hamilton, of The University of Toronto, and Ross Hobbs, The University of […]
Woodland to Workshop Video
Woodland to Workshop Video Woodland Heritage have produced a new video to promote their series of Woodland to Workshop courses. The next courses will take place this coming May and September. Visit Woodland Heritage for more info.
FERA-Capita Joint Venture
FERA-Capita Joint Venture A joint venture between the Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA) and Capita will see £14.5 million of new investment in the agency. The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Elizabeth Truss) released the following statement on 11 February 2015: I am announcing today £14.5 million of new investment […]
Treetop Walkway Planned for Westonbirt
An artist’s impression of the planned STIHL Treetop Walkway A new treetop walkway is planned for the National Arboretum at Westonbirt, to enhance the facility as a visitor attraction. The project marks a 5-year sponsorship deal with STIHL Group, after which the new walkway will be named. Work on the STIHL Treetop Walkway will commence […]
Conference to Offer International Expertise on Tackling Tree Health Threats
Sell-out Conference to Offer International Expertise on Tackling Tree Health Threats A sold-out tree health conference in Cardiff will help professional foresters and arboriculturists tackle emerging tree health threats in the UK. Tree Health, Resilience and Sustainability, organised by the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) as its 2015 National Conference, will take place 22-23 April. […]
Report highlights how productive tree planting can reduce flood risk
New report highlights how productive tree planting can reduce flood risk Planting productive woodland in specific areas of the UK could reduce the risk of flooding, according to a new report published by Confor. The Role of Productive Woodlands in Water Management contains a study by Forest Research and Confor highlighting the role productive woodland can […]