Forestry
Scottish farmers help create 7,100ha of new woodland
Farmers have helped create 7,100 hectares of new woodland planted during 2017/18, a rise of 2,300 hectares from the previous year. The figures means…
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Agroforestry trials needed to improve farm productivity post-Brexit, report says
Major agroforestry trials should be established during the EU withdrawal period to improve agricultural productivity and environmental protection…
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Farmers and landowners to play key role in Northern Ireland woodland project
Farmers and landowners will help in the first phase of a £1m project to revitalise an 80sq mile area of Northern Ireland with woodland. The Woodland…
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Landowners 'missing out' on healthy returns in forestry sector
Farmers and landowners have been told they are missing out on healthy returns in the forestry sector, which has been boosted by tax incentives and…
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New project looks at promoting agroforestry in UK
A research project is looking at promoting agroforestry with hopes it could change how the British countryside looks and functions in the future. The…
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Farmers help plant thousands of native trees in Northern Ireland
Over 2,500 native trees now dot the banks of the Burntollet River in County Londonderry thanks to local farmers and landowners. The riverside…
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Widening of compulsory purchase powers for new forestry bill rejected by MSPs
The substantial widening of compulsory purchase powers which hoped to be included in new forestry legislation has been rejected by MSPs in the…
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Many farmers go unrewarded in delivering 'public goods', survey finds
Many farmers go unrewarded in delivering "public goods" such as managing the environment, according to a survey of over 500 farmers. Significant…
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Farm woodlands in Scotland encouraged to participate in awards programme
The finest farm woodlands in Scotland are being asked to step forward as part of a national awards programme. Scotland's Finest Woods Awards, which…
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Tenant farming watchdog to probe allegations of bullying over farm leases
The Scottish Tenant Farming Commissioner has been urged to examine its negotiations with agricultural tenants over their farm leases following…
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