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Wood Wise - iconic oak

By Karen Hornigold, 2019, Journal (Wood Wise), Biodiversity, conservation and wildlife, Tree pests and diseases, Ancient trees

The latest issue of Wood Wise tells the story of oak – its role in British culture and as a haven for wildlife. But the UK's most beloved tree species faces many threats. And with hundreds of species dependent on oak, what would we do without it?

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Impacts of agroforestry on pest control and pollination

By The Woodland Trust, 2019, Research report, Farming, Biodiversity, conservation and wildlife

A PhD research project, supported by the Woodland Trust, is investigating how insects and other wildlife in agroforestry affect pest control and pollination which are important for agricultural sustainability.

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Assessing air pollution impacts on ancient woodland – ammonia

By The Woodland Trust, 2019, Practical guidance, Ancient woodland, Ancient trees, Woodland management, Tree pests and diseases

Ancient woodlands are being detrimentally impacted as a result of increasing concentrations of ammonia in the air and levels of nitrogen deposition. This is one of the greatest threats to ancient woodlands in the UK.

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Wood Wise - future forests

By Karen Hornigold, 2019, Journal (Wood Wise), Woodland management, Ancient woodland restoration, Biodiversity, conservation and wildlife

This issue of Wood Wise focuses on how we need to manage our woods to nurture healthy, resilient wooded landscapes of the future.

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Scottish Forestry Strategy consultation responses

By The Woodland Trust, 2019, Consultation response, Woodland management, Woodland creation, Biodiversity, conservation and wildlife

In 2018, Scotland’s public were invited to have their say and help shape national forestry strategy. Woodland Trust Scotland is delighted to have been able to play a part in ensuring those voices were heard by the Scottish Government.

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Residential developments and trees - the importance of trees and green spaces

By The Woodland Trust, 2019, Practical guidance, Development and planning, Health and well-being, Access and recreation, Trees outside woods, Urban trees and woodland

Here we set out the importance of trees and green spaces in housing developments.

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Wood Wise - reintroducing lost species

By Kay Haw, Karen Hornigold, 2018, Journal (Wood Wise), Biodiversity, conservation and wildlife

This issue focuses on species reintroductions for conservation - an increasingly important way to restore parts of the ecosystem that have been lost.

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Wood Wise - EU-exit impacts

By Kay Haw, Karen Hornigold, 2018, Journal (Wood Wise), Biodiversity, conservation and wildlife, Development and planning

This issue looks at key areas of environmental legislation and protection that will be affected by leaving the EU.

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The role of trees in sheep farming - integrating trees to boost production and improve animal health

By The Woodland Trust, 2018, Practical guidance, Farming, Water, Woodland creation, Biodiversity, conservation and wildlife

This guide helps explain the benefits trees can provide to sheep farming...

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Current state of AWR

By The Woodland Trust, 2018, Research report, Ancient woodland restoration, Ancient woodland

This report seeks to draw together recent evidence and information on the progress and challenges associated with restoring damaged ancient woodlands across the UK in order to inform the Trust’s future direction and strategy.

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Agroforestry in England

By The Woodland Trust, 2018, Policy paper, Farming

Agroforestry has the potential to deliver on a wide range of policy objectives in England, yet barriers are preventing widespread adoption. Supporting agroforestry would be a win-win for productivity, environmental protection and agricultural resilience. We strongly believe the Government should adopt the recommendations in our report to make agroforestry a priority for the future of farming.

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Gofalu am goed Hynafol Cymru

By The Woodland Trust, 2018, Practical guidance, Ancient trees, Ancient woodland, Woodland management

Mae gwerth hanesyddol a diwylliannol gwrychoedd/perthi, a’u gwerth i fyd natur yn anferth. Maent hefyd yn cynnwys llawer o’n coed hynafol ni.

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