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'Planting a tree is a symbol of hope': Celebrating 30 years of the Mersey Forest
PARTNERS and friends of Mersey Forest came together last month at the University of Chester to celebrate its success in transforming the landscape of Merseyside and Cheshire over the last three decades. The Mersey Forest was one of the original
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Natural Resources Wales reaches major FSC certification milestone
FOR the 25th consecutive year, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has maintained its FSC certification. Having been re-assessed by accredited auditors Soil Association for its work in the sustainable management of the Welsh Government Woodland Estate
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Products, people and possibilities: The National Forestry Conference 2024 in full
The National Forestry Conference 2024, titled ‘Products, People and Possibilities’, was held at Newbury Racecourse during ‘Grown in Britain’ (GiB) week in October. The conference was jointly organised by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA
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Tree cathedral planted as war memorial restored after ash dieback devastation
THE “cloisters” of a tree cathedral planted as a memorial following the First World War have been restored after being devasted by ash dieback, the National Trust said. Whipsnade Tree Cathedral in Bedfordshire was planted by Edmund Blyth as a living
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Victoria Atkins has been appointed as shadow Defra secretary in cabinet shuffle
Amid the budgetary fallout Westminster had seen a political shake up on the opposite side of the house. Kemi Badenoch, the new leader of the Conservative party, has announced her shadow cabinet, naming former health secretary Victoria Atkins as
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Drax reports bumper billion pound earnings for 2024
Earnings look set to top a billion pounds at a North Yorkshire energy company this year. Drax has told investors it is performing strongly across its electricity and wood chip production operations. The company, which operates the UK largest
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Want to shape forestry's future? Then 'brilliant' graduate scheme is for you
ARE you a talented individual with drive, enthusiasm and ambition, with a passion for the outdoors and are ready to grow a sustainable career? Then don't miss out on an industry-leading graduate programme. Scottish Woodlands is on the hunt for
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Free-to-access guide helps woodland owners create space for forest education
A COMPREHENSIVE guide to help woodland owners develop their spaces for educational access has been launched. The document, titled Developing a woodland space for educational access, supports landowners who wish to open their woodlands for learning
