N.Ireland
Forest owners want ban on timber with bark amid concern for ‘disaster’
A group of forest owners has issued a strong warning of the potential for a “national disaster” should a “destructive”...
Forestry
Government
Further £1m in funding allocated for forestry courses due to 'exceptional demand'
The UK government has announced an additional £1 million in funding for training courses in forestry and arboriculture across England....
Agri-Business
Forestry conversions impact New Zealand livestock numbers
Land-use change, including forestry conversions, is continuing to impact livestock numbers in New Zealand, according to a study by Beef...
N.Ireland
New Zealand: Concern over ‘whole farms’ being sold into forestry
The body responsible for promoting beef and lamb in New Zealand and regulating the country’s quality mark for these products...
Environment
Brazil continues to have the biggest loss of tropical forest area
Global tropical forest loss in 2022 totaled 4.1 million hectares, according to an analysis of satellite data that has been...
N.Ireland
Reopening of NI forest grant schemes
The Forest Service, an agency for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), has announced the reopening of...
N.Ireland
Concern over future of NI private forestry sector
There is growing concern that Northern Ireland’s (NI) private forestry sector could find itself without public support beyond the end...
Forestry
Legislation to further oak-tree movement in OPM zones
The Forestry Commission has introduced new legislation which will allow for the movement of large oak trees and trade within...
Rural Life
Applications open for Pembrokeshire Student Bursary Award 2023
Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society’s Student Bursary Award 2023 is now open for applications for qualifying students. The £1,000 bursary is open...
Forestry
Public urged to report sightings of oak processionary moths
The Forestry Commission has today (Thursday, May 11) urged the public to report sightings of oak processionary moth (OPM) caterpillars....
Other
Coronation to feature farmers in prominent roles
The UK government has invited people across the UK and the Commonwealth to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III...
Environment
Applications reopen for Tree Production Capital Grant
The Forestry Commission has announced the reopening of its Tree Production Capital Grant, which aims to accelerate investment in domestic...
Forestry
Forestry Commission updates oak moth boundaries to manage spread
The Forestry Commission updated operational zones and boundaries in a bid to manage the spread of oak processionary moth (OPM)...
Agri-Business
Wales: Minimum wage for ag workers to increase next month
The minimum wage for agricultural workers in Wales is set to increase from April 1. Welsh Minister for Rural Affairs...
Forestry
New online hub to help forestry sector adapt to climate change
A new online hub has been launched by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Forest Research, Scottish...
Environment
Farmers urged to apply to £10m woodland scheme
Farmers and land managers across England are being encouraged to apply for the Woodland Carbon Guarantee scheme, which will see...
Forestry
Photos sought for 'Women in Forestry' People's Picture
The Forestry Commission, Forestry England and Forest Research are looking for photo submissions of women working in forests for inclusion...
Forestry
Two forestry funds totalling £14 million open for applications
Hundreds of thousands of trees will be planted across England after two major funding schemes reopened for applications today (Wednesday,...
