Forestry
Scots landowners to benefit from 'streamlined' forestry grants
The Scottish Government will streamline the process for forestry grant payments in a move to encourage more small scale landowners to take up grants…
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Online calculator developed for farmers to cut ammonia emissions
A new online calculator has been developed to help farmers and others to design woodlands to capture airborne ammonia and so reduce air pollution…
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Farmers worry major afforestation plans could drive families off the land
Major afforestation plans by the Welsh Government could drive 1,400 farming families off the land, Welsh farmers have warned. New proposals aimed at…
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RICS calls for more farmer support to help tackle flooding
Landowners can help prevent flooding by planting trees in upland areas to act as a buffer and slow down the flow of water, but will need more help in…
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'Fundamental reform' of UK land needed to combat climate change
Current uses of land in the UK "must change" to help remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere, the Committee on Climate Change has said…
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Groups unite in plea for long-term funding to be included in Ag Bill
Rural-based organisations and farm groups have united in their call for a solid Government commitment to long-term funding in any new post-Brexit…
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'Forestry Investment Zone' to help Cumbria landowners create woodland
A project called the 'Forestry Investment Zone' has been set up in Cumbria to help landowners and farmers create new woodland. The Zone has been…
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Farmers urged to take advantage of grants to increase woodland
Low rates of tree planting and ambitious Government targets have made the climate favourable for landowners to take advantage of grant schemes and…
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Farmers can now receive woodland grants all-year round
The government has increased access for farmers and landowners to receive woodland creation grants, now available all year round. Applications are…
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Turn woodland into emission-reducing money machines, farmers urged
Farmers and landowners are being urged to generate cash by signing up for a woodland scheme to limit greenhouse gas emissions. The Woodland Carbon…
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