England’s Trees for Climate programme is entering a new phase after planting more than 10 million trees. Three national organisations have joined forces with the Community Forests network to accelerate woodland creation. Almost 23,000 volunteers, schools and land managers have already participated in the programme. The National Trust, Woodland... Read more

Summer wildfires across the UK and Europe have sparked interest in mechanical vegetation clearance to reduce combustible material before fires start. High-profile wildfires on Dunwich Heath on the Suffolk coast; Stourbridge in the West Midlands; and South Wales – as well as Spain and France – mean more land... Read more

Knight Frank has expanded its rural estate offering through a formal partnership with environmental consultancy Maydencroft as landowners face growing demand for ecology, forestry and natural capital advice. The agreement integrates Maydencroft’s specialist services into Knight Frank’s rural estate proposition. It covers forestry, arboriculture, ecology, nature recovery, landscape management... Read more

Britain’s reliance on imported timber will come under scrutiny at a new series of industry debates being launched at APF 2026 next month. Talking Forestry will bring together forestry leaders, researchers and practitioners to examine timber security, climate change, skills and public attitudes. The free programme runs throughout the... Read more

Britain’s forestry and arboriculture industries will gather at the Ragley Estate in Warwickshire next month for the 50th anniversary of the APF event. The APF 2026 showcase puts machinery, technology and contracting skills at the centre of its three-day trade exhibition. Running from 24-26 September, it is expected to... Read more

Farmers and landowners have been key contributors to a groundbreaking initiative that has planted five million trees across Britain’s countryside, helping to combat climate change and transform the landscape. In January 2020 the Woodland Trust and Lloyds Banking Group embarked on a transformational 10-year partnership to plant 10 million... Read more

Big crowds are expected this month at the UK’s only national event dedicated to integrating trees into farming systems. The Agroforestry Show reflects growing interest in trees as part of mainstream farm business planning. Organised by the Woodland Trust and the Soil Association, it takes place on 10-11 September... Read more

More than 300 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors are expected at this month’s APF 2024 event – a one-stop-shop for everything concerning woodlands, trees and timber. Taking place on 19-21 September, the three-day extravaganza will feature more than £80m of working equipment  – much of it designed small woodlands and... Read more

Farmers are being offered fee-free lending, financial support and resources for agroforestry projects over £25,000. Lloyds Banking Group says the deal is available through its Clean Growth Financing Initiative (CGFI), which aims to help farmers reduce their environmental impact. “Integrating trees with crops or livestock can help boost overall... Read more

A project to restore an ancient woodland in Essex boosting biodiversity and conserving the character of the local environment.

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