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Journal

Wood Wise – ancient woodland restoration

The summer 2015 issue of Wood Wise looks at the range of projects striving to bring light and life back to damaged native woods through careful restoration.

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Case study

Shelterbelts can protect soil against erosion

A case study demonstrating the protection strategically placed shelterbelts can offer topsoil against wind and rain erosion, improving the productivity of a farm.

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Blog

British finches: identification guide and songs

A number of finches call the UK home, but can you identify them all? Tell your bullfinch from your brambling with our quick guide.

Amy Lewis  •  28 Feb 2019

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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Research report

Trees outside woods – their landscape and ecological value

A research report examining the extent and value of single trees in hedgerows, parks and gardens, and farmland, and their contribution to the UK’s landscape.

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Case study

Planting trees to improve economic returns

A case study demonstrating the benefits of agroforestry on an arable farm, including crop diversification, enhanced biodiversity and reduced wind erosion.

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Practical guidance

Creu coetir a lleddfu llifogydd - dal y dyfroedd yn ôl

Sut all coed a gwrychoedd/perthi lleddfu llifogydd a help rheoli dŵr? Mae’r astudiaethau achos hyn o Gymru, cynnig enghreifftiau o sut mae hyn yn gweithio.

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Research report

The role of trees outside woods - their ecological and landscape benefits

A report on the many ecological and landscape benefits offered by copses, hedgerows, lone trees and orchards in the UK, and why their protection is so important.

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Practical guidance

Ancient woodland restoration survey and assessment

Practical guidance on surveying and assessment when restoring ancient woodland, including why we need to assess remnant features, threats, prioritising action and monitoring.

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