Farm Woodland

The Ground Preparation Contractor – Preparing for woodland planting (FWN32)

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. This old advice could be applied to any project but it’s particularly true for woodland planting. Creating a favourable growing environment for young trees…

The Fencing Contractor – fencing woodlands (FWN32)

Fencing can be one of the most costly parts of creating a new woodland but getting it right is worth the investment to ensure the young trees get the best…

Using woodlands to reduce ammonia emissions from animal housing

A new tool has been launched to help farmers plant trees to reduce ammonia emissions from animal housing. Trees can capture ammonia in the canopy and help disperse plumes of…

Changes to tree felling regulations

Read our publication on the changes to tree felling regulations here

Farm Woodlands: Ground Preparation Practice Guide

Farm Woodlands: Ground Preparation Practice Guide Ground preparation is simply the forestry term for cultivation. Just as you would cultivate the soil for sowing crops to give them the best…

Farm Woodland News – Spring 2019

Farm Woodland News – Spring 2019 (FWN32) Use the link above to download the entire edition of Farm Woodland News where you can read our feature articles on: The Fencing…

Video: Woodlands for Water

Enhanced rates of grant funding are available for woodland creation in priority water catchment areas. Hear from two Ayrshire farmers how the Forestry Grant Scheme helped them get more from…