Farm 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…
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Get funded guidance on farm woodland creation and maintenance
Traditionally, farm woodlands were planted for shelter, timber production, amenity, game cover, or a combination of these. More recently, wildlife conservation and biosecurity have become important objectives, and there has…
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Fungi: The forgotten kingdom?
In this episode, we’re joined by Toby Parkes, founder and CEO, and Franziska Scott, European Business Development Manager at Rhizocore Technologies. Together, we’ll explore the untapped potential of fungi in agriculture and forestry, the opportunities for shaping the future of sustainable land management and the vital role of fungi in fostering resilient, productive ecosystems.
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Natural Capital – Trees on Farm
It’s a brand-new series of Natural Capital with a brand-new host! To kick things off Harry speaks to Scottish Forestry’s Lyn White, who is their forestry and farming development officer.…
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Larch Disease and Statutory Plant Health Notices
Dead larch trees are becoming more common particularly in the west of Scotland where the climate is ideal for the disease. The disease that affects the trees is called Phytophthora…
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Scottish Forestry Boosts Agroforestry Funding
As part of a package of measures announced by Scottish Forestry to improve support for woodland creation and forestry in Scotland, the “Forestry Grant Scheme- Agroforestry” option has seen a…
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Branching Out
THRILL OF THE HILL | Agroforestry is an increasingly popular prospect for many in Scotland and across the UK, allowing farmers and crofters the opportunity to increase carbon sequestration, nature…
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Farm Woodland News (FWN40) Summer 2023
Click here to read the latest edition of Farm Woodland News. Articles in this edition include: The Benefits of Silvopasture Addressing Decline in Planting Requesting a Woodland Advisor Visit in…
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Benefits of Silvopasture to Farms
Silvopasture is a form of agroforestry – a collective name for land use practices where trees are combined with crops and/or animals in a wide range of scenarios and configurations…
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Farm Woodland News (FWN39) Spring 2023
Use the link above to download the latest Farm Woodland News, or click through the individual chapters below. Articles in this edition include: Editorial Maximising the benefits of riparian woodlands…
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