Grey squirrels: managing an invasive species to support woodlands and our native red squirrels

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Baroness Hayman of Ullock, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Biosecurity, Borders and Animals) discusses the significant impact invasive grey squirrels have on our woodlands and native red squirrel populations, and the landscape-scale effort needed to manage them.

Rooting communities in nature: how one woodland brought people together

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Duncan and Emma Davids are Forestry Commission Woodland Ambassadors who have transformed a woodland into a thriving space where people and nature come together. Duncan shares the story of how a decade-long dream led to the creation of two woodland enterprises rooted in sustainability and community.

Celebrating 10 years of our ‘Keep it Clean’ tree health campaign: how simple actions protect our trees

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Becki Cadd, Biosecurity and Awareness Manager at the Forestry Commission, shares how 10 years on, the ‘Keep it Clean’ tree health campaign continues to help protect our woodlands and forests from pests and diseases.

How research led to policy change: Phytophthora pluvialis restrictions lifted

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Joan Webber is the Forest Research Principal Pathologist and works on invasive pathogens, including Phytophthora pluvialis. Collaborating with Forest Research and Forestry Commission colleagues, her research helps us understand the threat from the agents and how it can be managed.