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FREE Woods into Management Webinars
Introduction Woodlands are increasingly being recognised as a significant factor in counteracting the climate and biodiversity emergencies. They can produce a range of sustainable products, help improve air and water quality, provide a setting for recreation and tourism, support jobs and businesses in the rural economy – and just make us feel better about the…
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Small scale timber harvesting and extraction 23rd March 2018
A feature of the English landscape is the small woodlands, of various types, scattered widely over the countryside. They are valuable assets for timber production, wildlife, game conservation, amenity use and in terms of landscape value. But a significant proportion of this resource is not in planned management. In 2011 the Forestry Commission estimated…
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Roots to Prosperity
Roots to Prosperity is a Strategy and Action Plan for the Growth and Development of the Forestry Sector in Northern England. A suite of 3 documents describes the state of the industry, it’s ability to grow and create jobs and how this could be achieved given the right conditions. The headline report is available in…
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SIMWOOD project launches new website
The European project SIMWOOD- Sustainable Innovative Mobilisation of Wood has officially launched its website. Visitors to www.simwood-project.eu will be able to read the latest information about the project’s activities, and its work to mobilise untapped reserves of timber in Europe. The project has also launched its social media presence on Twitter and LinkedIn. SIMWOOD is a four-year…