Conference - Beyond the Bark and Timber: the social and economic value of forests and trees, 30 April Alnwick Castle
@CLAtweets & @ForestryComm, event will explore examples & opportunities to diversify existing forests / woodland. Excellent speakers!
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You’ve seen the work we do to protect the Peak District's ancient ravines—now you can be the one doing it. We’re hiring two Woodland Restoration Workers to join the #LIFEintheRavines team! 💪✨
Apply here: bit.ly/3PgCKQy
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We were pleased to welcome @ForestryComm Chair Baroness Barbara Young to the @bswtimber #Dalbeattie sawmill, alongside CEO Richard Stanford and Anna Brown.
Discussions with Director Harry Stevens focused on productive planting and the future of the forestry sector.
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🧼 Boot wash before site change.
Mud can carry fungal spores, pathogens & invasive species between woodlands.
Biosecurity isn’t glamorous — but it’s vital.
📷 - Martha Ceuppens
#Biosecurity #LIFEinRavines #AshDieback #WoodlandRestoration #NaturalEngland #lifeprogramme
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Celebrate #WorldWildlifeDay by supporting #redsquirrel #conservation efforts. There are lots of groups & initiatives out there working hard to protect our remaining #reds. No matter where you are you can lend your #support. See how you can #getinvolved: squirrelaccord.uk/get-involv…
Today is the first day of the ‘no cutting and trimming period’ for hedgerows on or next to land used for agriculture. This is in place from 1 March to 31 August (inclusive).
Read the Hedgerows management rules guidance to find out more 👇
gov.uk/guidance/hedgerow-man…
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We welcome Defra’s new deer impacts policy statement for England – a vital framework to tackle growing ecological, economic and welfare impacts. With 33% of woodlands now affected, this ten-year plan supports evidence-led, sustainable deer management.
🔗 gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Our new 10‑year plan will help England’s woodlands flourish. 🌳
By managing deer impacts better, we will improve tree survival, support woodland wildlife and strengthen our forests for the future.
How we’ll do it: gov.uk/government/news/new-m…
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🌳 Forestry is growing – and it needs you.
In our CJS Focus on Apprenticeships series for #NAW2026, we explore how the Professional Forester Apprenticeship by @ForestryComm is opening doors into a sector shaping the UK’s climate future. c-js.uk/49XPYs7
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Watch now: the expert guide to #woodland creation and productive #forestry. ▶️
For rural landowners, using marginal land for productive woodland can be a valuable resource.
Watch the latest discussion between CLA and @ForestryComm experts here: cla.org.uk/news/cla-webinar-…
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Learn about the wider environmental benefits of productive woodland. 🌳
Register your place for our free webinar on Thurs 5 February for advice from CLA & @ForestryComm experts - discussing the opportunities for new productive timber woodlands in England: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
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Do you want to make a difference in MK?
Join our free community volunteering task this Saturday (31 Jan) to help plant trees at Stanton Low Park. Pop by from 10am to get involved.
Find out more: theparkstrust.com/events/com…
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Connecting experience with emerging talent🌱
We’ve just launched a new mentoring programme linking early-career foresters & arboriculturists with experienced professionals.
Applications are now open for mentors and mentees.
More & apply 👉 charteredforesters.org/what-…
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Hedge Planting on the 25th Feb @ Kirkby Lonsdale Football Club, hot drinks and cake provided!
Find out more and book on: loom.ly/E0oMZ6o
#volunteer #tree #planting #CPRE #FriendsofLakes #football #free #familyfriendly #kirkbylonsdale #natureconservation #hedge
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These bright orange fungi were spotted growing on standing dead elm in the ravines, most likely Orange Jelly Spot.
A winter-loving species, it helps break down deadwood and recycle nutrients, supporting woodland life even in the colder months.
📸 Owen Morris
#LIFEinRavines
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Happy Red Squirrel Day! The Dales is home to a handful of red squirrel colonies, primarily in the north western areas of the National Park, with a good chance to seeing them at Snaizeholme - not far from Hawes.
📸 Gaz Atkinson | #YorkshireDales #RedSquirrelAppreciationDay
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News & events to celebrate #RedSquirrelAppreciationDay 2026 🐿️ Join our #webinar at 12:00 or Pow Hill Country Park stand, #CountyDurham, at 10:00. Celebrate #Scotland reaching 250,000 #squirrel records & record sightings for All #Ireland Survey. More info: mailchi.mp/0f3a5cab99a9/red-…
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🌳 We’re delighted to share that Paul Brannen has been appointed as a Non-Executive Commissioner to the @ForestryComm 🌲
Full announcement available here 👉 gov.uk/government/news/new-n…
#PublicAppointments #ForestryCommission #Environment #Defra #Forestry
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Trees are tree-mendous!
Learn how trees can prevent flood risk and reduce the impact of storms by watching our award-winning film: youtube.com/watch?v=iZTRnbxD…
@cumbriawildlife
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🔎✨We are looking for two new Committee members to join the Forestry Commission Expert Committee on Forest Science.
📢 Closing Date: 30th January 2026
🔗 Apply online: ow.ly/6qEG50XTng0
#ForestryCommission #ForestResearch #ECFS










































