Tag Archives: biodiversity
Research using Nature’s Calendar’s citizen science data
The Woodland Trust is developing its relationship with the research community by supporting my PhD with the University of Edinburgh. Last November, I wrote about how citizen science can help answer questions about the future of UK woodlands and wildlife. Since … Continue reading
Offsetting or sweeping under the carpet?
The final report of the Ecosystem Markets Task Force which was launched last week identified biodiversity offsetting as the first of its key recommendations. Biodiversity offsetting; securing net gain for nature through planning and development. Offsetting is not a recent … Continue reading
Wood Wise: invasive species
The latest issue of Wood Wise looks at the problem of invasive species managment in woodland habitats, with a number of best practice case studies. The species covered are American skunk cabbage, deer, floating pennywort, giant hogweed, Himalayan balsam and … Continue reading
Forests report – a conservation response
Ash disease and other pests and diseases – Austin Brady, Head of Conservation The Government response to the panel had its own long established timetable to follow, but this was dramatically cut across by developments on tree disease as the … Continue reading
Thunk! on the glass ceiling
Oh dear. Once again, it’s ancient woodland protection that has a twinge of disappointment where other woodland and tree issues have won their part in the government’s response to the Independent Panel for Forests. There are indeed some great things … Continue reading
Inquiry live – day three
It’s a half day for ‘Team Oaken’ today, with proceedings taking a break this afternoon until Tuesday, the gang will travel back to Kent on Monday - we’ll fill you in on this morning’s events later. Here’s our Katy on what happened … Continue reading
Chalara ash dieback – what next?
It’s been a while since my last blog on this subject but the question of ash dieback, and tree pests and diseases in general, has never been far from my mind. The level of public concern and media interest in … Continue reading
Re-thinking tree planting?
I find I am, to some extent, on a similar wavelength to Andy Byfield in his Guardian piece on tree planting. Perhaps more so in the light of recent developments that emphasise the need to think how we can deliver … Continue reading
Wood Wise: conservation grazing
The Woodland Trust’s latest Wood Wise publication focuses on conservation grazing by a range of species. There are a number of case studies from different organisations to show best practice and share experiences. Cattle, sheep, goats, ponies and pigs can all be used … Continue reading
New labelling for palm oil
New labelling will give consumers more power to say no to the palm oil that fuels deforestation. The Government is putting EU rules into action in the UK to force food and drink manufacturers to declare if their products contain palm oil. … Continue reading
