Forestry
Farmers urged to apply for £25m in woodland creation funding
Farmers and landowners are being encouraged to apply for a share of £25 million in funding to support woodland creation and tree planting. The money…
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Protocol launched for responsible investment in natural capital
The Scottish Land Commission has today issued a new protocol to landowners and farmers on responsible natural capital and carbon management. The…
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Farmers reminded of woodland creation incentives
The UK government have released grants regarding the creation of woodlands for the benefit of the environment and people to have access to wooded…
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Royal Welsh Show: Future tree planting proposals 'must be realistic'
Future tree planting proposals must be realistic and not hinder food production, according to farmers who attended a webinar at the Royal Welsh Show…
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Royal Welsh: Campaigners warn of mass tree-planting projects on farms
Rural campaigners have gathered at the Royal Welsh Show in a bid to put a stop to mass tree-planting projects on Welsh farmland. They have told the…
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UK's tree planting goals could 'endanger' food production
The UK's tree planting goals developed to tackle climate change could 'endanger' productive farmland, the sheep sector has warned. The importance of…
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New report makes case for widescale integration of trees on farms
Scotland's farmers and crofters can play a leading role in tackling the dual climate and nature emergencies by planting more trees, a new report…
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Morrisons employs new team of advisors to help farmers meet tree goals
Morrisons has announced a new team of experts who will provide specialist woodland advice to its 3,000 farmer suppliers. The advisors will offer…
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Farmers help Scotland 'punch above its weight' on woodland creation
Farmers and landowners have helped Scotland achieve nearly 80% of the yearly woodland creation target despite the main planting season being badly…
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NI government opens two forestry grant schemes for farmers
The Forest Expansion and Small Woodland Grant Schemes have opened to encourage NI farmers and landowners to plant their own woodlands. The schemes…
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