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Former senior Confor manager appointed to key ICF role A chartered forester with some 30 years' experience, she was previously national manager for England at Confor and latterly executive director at Evolving Forests. U-turn on Welsh farm tree rule after backlash Huw Irranca-Davies, the deputy first minister of Wales, confirmed a number of changes to the Welsh Government’s controversial sustainable farming scheme. Independent environment protection agency could be set up in Northern Ireland That's one of the potential recommendations that could be reached by a new panel of independent experts. New curator will ensure Westonbirt is 'world leader in trees' He has been appointed not only to curate Westonbirt’s tree collection but also to continue his work delivering on conservation objectives Trees cut down without permission in London park The local authority said it was aware of a plan to install a changing block, but had not authorised the removal of any trees. The new tech that is proving just how diverse woodlands can be Forestry England is collecting eDNA samples of soil, water and air from across some of the 1,500 forests. Forestry Commission tailors involvement to an evolving OPM situation The Forestry Commission has been completely hands-on in its attempted eradication and later containment of this alien invasive insect pest. New UKWAS certification approved by PEFC ... but wait goes on for FSC endorsement This will mean that there is likely to be a period where certificate holders "need be certified to two versions of the UKWAS standard" - UKWAS 4.0 and UKWAS 5.0. Major company looking for the next generation of foresters For more information email the Recruitment Team at careers@tilhill.com. One of Britain's longest-serving foresters to retire after 27 years John Wilding, MBE, has been at the helm of Clinton Devon Estates' forestry and reserves, overseeing 1,900 hectares of woodland. Read more

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