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Newly planted conifer saplings on a hill looking down across countryside with a rainbow landing in the middle of the background.
Newly planted conifer saplings on a hill looking down across countryside with a rainbow landing in the middle of the background.

Podcast: Woodlands Maintenance

…and restock sites Maintenance planning from the outset of a woodland creation scheme Weevil control on restock sites The challenges of managing bracken Provision of welfare facilities within forestry sites….

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Sheep eating at a trough in the field
Sheep eating at a trough in the field

Flock Winter Management Tips

…wet, bringing animals in or onto hard standing and feeding is the ideal scenario, but this is expensive and not always an option. Some may consider localising the poaching damage…

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Agroforestry – could it work for you?

…in Perthshire (K Williams) Agroforestry integrates trees and shrubs with agricultural crops or livestock. It can boost farm productivity, improve soil health and help manage water flows, provide livestock welfare…

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A collage of three photos depicting severe weather from climate change - drought as shown by cracked earth and struggling plants, flooding with deep water lying on a road behind a 'flood' warning sign and storminess as shown by a windblown tree with damaged trunk.
A collage of three photos depicting severe weather from climate change - drought as shown by cracked earth and struggling plants, flooding with deep water lying on a road behind a 'flood' warning sign and storminess as shown by a windblown tree with damaged trunk.

Getting the farm ‘climate ready’

…numerous benefits, including shelter and shade for livestock to reduce heat stress, supporting both livestock welfare and productivity. Shelterbelts can also reduce soil erosion by slowing wind or water action,…

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