The threats and opportunities posed by climate change to the UK's forests and woodlands have been set out in the national Climate Change Risk Assessment published by the Government. Forest Research found that timber yield could decline by 10-25 per cent in the South East by the 2080s and there is an...
More than 40 trees have been planted at Burgess Park in south London as part of a £6m makeover. Around 160 alder, English oak, London plane, poplar and willow will be added by summer including one to mark the Queen's diamond jubilee.
Ecoplug Max patented herbicide application method for cut tree stump control is now available from Nomix Enviro. Each plug contains 300mg of granular glyphosate, which is released into the tree stump to stop potential foliage regrowth.
Funding problems and fragmented delivery have hampered the roll-out of the natural environment white paper six months after its launch, environment experts have told MPs.
Prisoners in Group 4-run jails may soon be helping to make BOB (bat or bird) boxes, thanks to a contract with Merseyside's Savio Salesian College that is expected to be signed soon.
With scientists unlikely to find a predator for horse chestnut leaf miner, the tree's commercial prospects appear bleak.
The National Trust is to carry out a three-year survey into the full extent, condition and history of the country's tree avenues.
Environmental charity Woodland Heritage issues call for funding to overcome acute oak decline.
Havant Borough Council postponed its tree hunt in Leigh Park, originally scheduled for 27 August, because torrential downpours made the area unsafe.
The Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) rural industries group is holding a conference on tree safety management on 13 October at Alnwick Castle, Northumberland.
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