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Case study
Fruit trees - improving land and increasing yield on a mixed farm
A case study demonstrating the productivity benefits of fruit trees on a mixed organic farm. Planting in rows provides shelter for crops and prevents soil erosion.
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Position statement
Trees and carbon – the Woodland Trust’s position
The Woodland Trust promotes tree planting and woodland creation as a means of reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide and combatting the effects of climate change.
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Forestry Commission Scotland Wood
Hyndlee Forest
Scottish Borders
8103.82 ha (20024.54 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Midgery Wood
Preston
7.45 ha (18.41 acres)
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Mr & Mrs Alan & Edwina Abbott Wood
Fir Tree Farm
Merseyside
1.95 ha (4.82 acres)
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Practical guidance
The role of trees in arable farming
Native trees and hedges on arable farms can improve productivity and landscape resilience, increase product diversity, and provide environmental value.
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Plant more trees
We're on a mission to grow millions of healthy, native trees across the UK to help protect us from the effects of climate change.
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Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Prestolee Canal Copice
Greater Manchester
0.20 ha (0.49 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Arley Wood
Warwickshire
41.88 ha (103.49 acres)
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Case study
Trees enhance flock health and field drainage
A case study demonstrating how trees can improve shelter for sheep, land drainage and grass growing conditions in fields otherwise unsuitable for stock.
PDF (493 KB)