Forestry
Farmers help conserve one of Northern Ireland's most iconic landscapes
One of Northern Ireland’s most iconic landscapes is in the limelight thanks to a five-year project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and backed…
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England’s largest woodland scheme step closer due to new funding
New funding means England’s largest woodland planting scheme in 30 years is a step closer today, and landowners are being urged to get involved…
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Changes to EU organic regulation triggers ‘grow local’ research for feed
A new EU-funded project has been launched to help organic pig and poultry farms achieve the goal of 100 percent use of local organic feed. Research…
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Work on Northern Forest could be 'dampened' amid lynx proposals
The sheep industry is warning that calls to help lead work on the Northern Forest proposal could be dampened amid the awaited decision on proposals…
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Forestry Commission urges Scottish Borders' farmers to plant trees
The Forestry Commission is hosting events in the Scottish Borders aimed at encouraging farmers and land owners to integrate tree planting into their…
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Funding trebles for woodland creation in Scotland due to 'unprecedented' activity by farmers
Funding for tree planting schemes in Scotland has been trebled as woodland creation activity reaches unprecedented levels amongst farmers. Currently…
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'Northern Forest' which plans to plant 50m new trees could boost rural economy
The rural economy is set to receive a huge boost as plans have been announced to create a new Northern Forest that will comprise over 50 million…
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Farmers urged to apply for new woodland grant
Farmers and landowners can now apply for up to £6,800 per hectare to create new woodland on their property for financial and environmental benefits…
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Welsh farming family plants 120 acres of woodland to secure sustainable future
A Welsh hill farm has secured a sustainable future by planting 120 acres of forestry through the Woodland Creation Scheme. The Lydiate family farm…
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England's largest woodland planting scheme for 30 years to commence in 2018
The Forestry Commission has approved England's largest woodland planting scheme for 30 years, with more than 600,000 trees to be planted in…
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