Business
One of Scotland’s oldest of the ‘new’ native woodlands goes on sale
Conserved and nurtured for the past three decades, the 1200 hectares, native woodland rich Cashel Estate has gone on sale with an asking price of £4m.
Research
The more sustainable one’s gardening, the better for you & planet
Scientists at the Royal Horticultural Society have found that gardening sustainably the higher the perceived levels of wellbeing as well as being better for the planet
Careers
Rewilding Britain data shows 412% increase in jobs across rewilding projects in Scotland
Data from Rewilding Britain of 13 major rewilding projects in Scotland, covering almost 60,000 hectares between them has revealed a 412% increase in jobs since rewilding began.
Events
HTA launches FutureGrow Expo
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the inaugural FutureGrow Expo to showcase innovative technology to transform business productivity and sustainability.
Plants
UK’s first oak seed of tested planting stock for homegrown timber
Following 25 years of research, Future Trees Trust has announced the availability of quality oak seed for the next generation of oak.
Environment
Forestry Commission on reducing plastic tree guards usage
The Forestry Commission outlines their move towards more sustainable forestry with plastic usage reduction and recycling programmes.
People
Malcolm Catlin appointed Project Director of Plant Healthy Certification Scheme
As the new Project Director, Malcolm Catlin MCIHort will oversee the development of the Plant Healthy scheme and standard to minimise the risks of pests and diseases.
Business
Invest in land & trees rather than carbon credits
Forestry specialist, Jon Lambert of Goldcrest Land & Forestry Group is urging investors to buy land and trees rather than artificial and intangible carbon credits.
Wildlife
Red squirrel conservation in Scotland granted £1m
A grant of £1,052,796 has been awarded by the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund to support the restoration of red squirrel habitats across the country.
Regulation
Uplift Woodland Creation Offer payments
Defra and the Forestry Commission announce significant uplift in England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) payments to increase tree planting across the country.
Business
Greenwood Plants: Plant Healthy accredited
UK wholesale nursery, Greenwood Plants has been awarded ‘Plant Healthy’ certification following an audit of their six UK nursery sites.
Plants
Endangered conifers planted at RHS Rosemoor
The last of the six endangered Wollemi Pines were planted at RHS Rosemoor as part of a special worldwide conservation programme led Forestry England.
Wildlife
Rare White-spotted Sable moth spotted
Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is celebrating the discovery of a new breeding group of rare White-spotted Sable moth near Canterbury.
Natural Capital
How trees channel more carbon into their roots
Intriguing research about how herbivore browsing pressure affects trees’ long term carbon storage potential.
Local Heroes
Charles Dedman on 630 mile trek for Woodland Heritage
Head of design at Gaze Burvill, Charles Dedman is tackling one of UK’s hardest trekking routes – the Salt Path in aid of Woodland Heritage.
Environment
New Forest for the Nation competition launched
Major multi-million-pound grant funding competition in pursuit of the new Forest for the Nation.
Regulation
HTA response to the Safeguarding the Union command paper
The government has published the details of the new 24 point plan for ‘safeguarding the union’ including legislation of Northern Ireland’s status in the UK and the replacement of the ‘green lane’ for goods in the Windsor Framework.
Business
Scottish Woodlands appoints peatland project manager
Scottish Woodlands Ltd (SWL) has appointed Dr Erin Stoll as its first Peatland Project Manager, reflecting the growing significance of peatland restoration in the future of the rural environment.
Plants
Pioneering start-up enlists public as citizen scientists to save Britain’s Ash trees
The biochar start-up, Earthly Biochar, has announced the launch of its government-funded project to try and save Britain’s ash trees.
Worth a read
Ted Green champions ancient forests
The ecologist shares his views on the conservation of irreplaceable, uniquely biodiverse living monuments for their vital genetics in the next generation of ancient trees.
