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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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Blog
What is a Root Protection Area and what does it mean?
Healthy and adequate rooting space is essential for trees to thrive. How does a root protection area help, how is it calculated and who needs to use it?
Emma Gilmartin • 06 Apr 2021
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Trees woods and wildlife
Key tree pests and diseases
Increasing numbers of pests and diseases are attacking the UK's trees. Some with devastating consequences. Learn all about them here, with symptoms, outlook and how you can report them.
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Practical guidance
Planners' manual for ancient woodland and veteran trees
Practical guidance for planners on embedding ancient woodland and veteran trees in decision making, recognising their value, and avoiding damage from development.
PDF (3.34 MB)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Common non-native trees
The common introduced trees you may find naturalised or growing wild in the UK.
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Policy paper
Planting 50 million trees for a new Northern Forest
Our plan to plant 50 million trees across the North of England, transforming the landscape to make it more resilient, beautiful and prosperous.
PDF (3.95 MB)
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Trees woods and wildlife
What we are doing about tree pests and diseases
We are fighting back against pests and diseases. Find out what we're doing to prevent the spread and protect the UK’s trees.
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Policy paper
Holding back the waters – trees and flood mitigation
Case studies demonstrating how trees and hedgerows on farmland can help reduce flood risk, surface water run-off and soil erosion, and protect riverbanks.
PDF (1.82 MB)
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Protecting trees and woods
Creating a robust plan to keep our trees healthy
Government’s upcoming Plant Biosecurity Strategy must put in place a bold plan to tackle the pests and diseases that threaten our native tree populations.
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Protecting trees and woods
Neighbourhood planning
Woods and trees can help make your community a healthier, wealthier and happier place to live and work.