Forestry
Forestry grants must become more farmer-friendly, NFU Scotland says
Forestry grants must become more farmer-friendly and support the establishment of smaller areas of trees that can integrate into farms, NFU Scotland…
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Landowners urged to report sightings of tree pest which poses health risk
Farmers and landowners in the south of England are being urged to report sightings of oak processionary moth caterpillars, a pest which carries…
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Forestry
£5m grant to boost domestic tree production re-opens
A £5 million grant has opened for tree and seed suppliers of all sizes and from any sector to expand and modernise. Applications have re-opened for…
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Scottish farmers and crofters sought for tree planting network
The ongoing Integrating Trees Network (ITN) scheme is looking to expand and attract more host farmers and crofters across Scotland. The initiative…
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Two funds totalling £4m open to spearhead woodland projects
Two new funds totalling £4 million have opened for applications to push forward innovative woodland projects, such as the creation of new markets for…
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Severn Trent extends forest creation fund offer for farmers
*UPDATE 2 March: Due to exceptionally high demand, Severn Trent's forest creation fund has now closed* Severn Trent has extended its forest creation…
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Scottish government seeks farmers' views on forestry grants
Scottish farmers and landowners are being encouraged to take part in a consultation seeking to improve the Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS). The Scottish…
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Forestry
New guide launched to help farmers tackle ash dieback
A new guide has been launched today designed to help farmers and landowners to understand and address ash dieback. Sustainable farming organisation…
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Forestry
Seventh Woodland Carbon Guarantee auction dates announced
Farmers will soon be able to apply for funding worth £10m to create woodlands via a scheme which provides new income in the form of long-term…
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Forestry
Environment Improvement Plan 2023 - What's in it for forestry?
Following hard on the heels of the ELM update, Defra have launched the first revision of the 25-year Environment Improvement Plan 2023. First…
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