Forestry
Forestry Commission takes action to combat tree disease
The Forestry Commission (FC) has introduced new measures to take combat the spread of the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis. The...
Forestry
Environment
Non-native conifer plantations may negatively impact red squirrels – study
Conservation strategies in the UK and Ireland that favour non-native conifer plantations are likely to negatively impact red squirrels, according...
Forestry
FLS to introduce biodegradable tree shelters
Following up on one of its Climate Change Plan commitments to reduce its plastic waste, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS)...
Forestry
Further measures introduced to stop bark beetle pest spreading
The Forestry Commission has introduced further control measures to prevent the spread of the larger eight-toothed European spruce bark beetle...
Forestry
Forest industry bodies untie to asses impact of Storm Arwen
Scottish Forestry is working with Confor and Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) to fully assess the impact that Storm Arwen...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland meets with Secretary Gougeon to discuss woodland integration
NFU Scotland has stated that it remains fully supportive of the integration of woodlands into farm businesses, recognising the multiple...
Forestry
Tree disease Phytophthora pluvialis confirmed in Wales
A case of the tree disease Phytophthora pluvialis has been confirmed in Wales for the first time. The fungal-like pathogen...
Forestry
Concern at delays in processing forestry applications in NI
Premier Woodlands’ managing director, John Hetherington, has expressed frustration at the time its taking the Forest Service in Northern Ireland...
Forestry
Scottish forests begin to reopen to the public after Storm Arwen
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is beginning to open up some of the national forests to visitors after Storm Arwen...
Forestry
Scottish gov invest £550,000 in pest management solution
The Scottish government has invested £550,000 into a small device that aims to act as a solution to pest management in...
Forestry
New report shows a record-breaking year for the forestry market
The forestry market has seen a record-breaking year, with average values more than double what they were three years ago...
N.Ireland
DEFRA's labour shortfall survey - deadline approaches
The closing date for completion of a Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) survey that will assess...
N.Ireland
Glenarm Forest is NI’s first accredited QCC forest conservation project
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced Glenarm Forest as Northern Ireland’s first accredited Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy (QCC) conservation forest. Minister...
Agri Politics
COP26: Over 100 leaders commit to end deforestation by 2030
More than 100 leaders have committed to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030, at day one...
Forestry
New £6 million fund aims to increase woodland cover and create jobs
A new fund of £6 million that aims to create jobs, improve access to nature across the country and increase...
Forestry
Forestry Commission to act on new tree disease found in Cornwall
Woodland managers, landowners, the forest industry and tree nurseries are being urged to remain vigilant after the Forestry Commission (FC)...
Forestry
Views sought on new Corporate Plan for FLS
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has announced it is consulting on its new, three-year Corporate Plan. Setting out the organisation’s...
Forestry
Forestry Commission to simplify licence application process
In response to pests and disease outbreaks, and public safety risks, the Forestry Commission has announced it is taking action...
