Woodland
Thrill of the Hill – Planting MOREwoods: The Woodland Trust
Thrill of the Hill is back for season 6! Armed with a new team, new ideas and a range of new speakers, Alex takes on the hot topics impacting the farmed upland environment. In this episode outreach adviser Charlie Owen from the Woodland Trust discusses the MOREwoods scheme set up by the Woodland Trust. The…
What is the Woodland Carbon Code?
The Woodland Carbon Code is the quality assurance standard for woodland carbon projects in the UK. It sets out requirements for voluntary woodland creation projects which tackle climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as the trees grow. The code is managed by Scottish Forestry on behalf of the Forestry Commission, Welsh Government, Scottish…
A Beginner’s Guide to Tree Cuttings
Achieving effective climate resilience means tree planting in some form or another. Trees and woodlands provide a multifaceted range of benefits that include sequestration of atmospheric carbon, the provision of shelter, protecting vulnerable soils and livestock and their inherent habitat value. Scotland’s Forest Strategy 2019 – 2029 sets out the vision for the country’s woodland…
Diversifying with Forestry Machinery: Farm Woodlands Information Note
This Information Note summarises details on Forestry Grant Scheme Harvesting & Processing grants for Aim 1 applicants, (diversification) and show-cases two farmers who have utilised it.