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Forestry Commission tailors involvement to an evolving OPM situation
EVER since OPM (oak processionary moth) was found in 2006 on imported oak trees planted in West London, the Forestry Commission has been completely hands-on in its attempted eradication and later containment of this alien invasive insect pest.
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'Sycamore is an excellent tree but you failed to mention one thing ...'
DEAR EDITOR, With reference to the article by Dr Terry Mabbett (September 2024 issue) under the headline ‘Sycamore will be the Saviour of English Woodlands’, I entirely agree with Dr Mabbett’s appreciation of the merits and usefulness of this excellent
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New UKWAS certification approved by PEFC ... but wait goes on for FSC endorsement
THE revised UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS) has been formally endorsed by PEFC International – but is still to be given final approval by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Forestry officials have confirmed they will move forward with
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Major company looking for the next generation of foresters
APPLICATIONS are now open for the 2025 edition of a three-year forestry graduate scheme. Tilhill is offering opportunities across the UK for trainees to actively grow their career within the sector, which will see learners shadow highly experienced
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'Identity politics has stopped woodsmen from being woodsmen' - Voice
IF another person dares to complain about the current state of the weather, I may punch them on the nose. This time last year it was cold and wet and the sun had been locked away under a grey blanket of cloud for what seemed months. To make matters
