Tag Archives: Woodland creation
One small step…
The Apollo space programme was an almost unbelievable feat of human endeavour. Given the available technology – the lunar lander’s entire computing power is dwarfed by that of a typical modern smart phone – putting men on the moon was … Continue reading
Lords shed light on Government’s new Forestry Policy
This Wednesday saw a very welcomed debate on the Governments’ response to the Independent Panel on Forestry’s recommendations, led by the Panel’s Chair, the Rt Rev James Jones, the Bishop of Liverpool. Given that the Government’s new Forestry Policy Statement … 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
Flooding misery is a wake-up call
Living near one of the country’s mightiest rivers, you can’t help but develop a healthy respect for the elemental forces. This week, walking along the River Tyne, I’ve watched it change overnight from its usual, relatively placid guise, into a … Continue reading
British Woodlands 2012 Survey
A national survey - British Woodlands 2012 – has been launched, asking the views of woodland owners and managers about the challenges and opportunities facing British woodland. The survey builds on work that has been carried out by Cambridge University’s … Continue reading
Austin’s Blog: Location, Location, Location…
No, I haven’t branched out into the property business, but was struck recently by a parallel with the world of Phil and Kirstie revealed by the Forestry Commission’s inspired changes to their woodland planting grants in England. Our work at … Continue reading
Why urban trees matter!
Have any of you been watching the brilliant BBC programme The 70′s? A really thought provoking series that came home for me quite literally, when they featured Hyson Green’s ‘streets in the sky’ in Nottingham. Why? Well, my mum grew up there … Continue reading
Heart-warming news for woodland
Long and eagerly awaited, the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) finally brings renewable heat production in Britain onto more of a level playing field with renewable electricity, which has been incentivised for some time through the Renewables Obligation. It’s a little … Continue reading
Put down your placards and plant trees instead!
Once upon a time the traditional campaigner took to the streets, placard in hand, a hard-hitting message emblazoned across a banner. Making your voice heard in the crowd was all about creativity and the art of grabbing attention. Now, those … Continue reading
Trees should be in the running to shape the future
It’s a fact that the sad state of the UK’s tree cover makes us one of the least wooded countries in Europe. Deforestation (yes, it’s happening here too) has left this ‘green and pleasant land’ with less than 12% woodland cover, … Continue reading
