Chris Waterfield, Carbon and Water Woodland Advisor, explains how you can apply UK Forestry Standards to create and manage woodlands to improve flood alleviation, water quality and aquatic habitats.
Neil Riddle, Head of Natural Environment at the Forestry Commission, explains how small, smart choices can turn your woodland into a wildlife hotspot while still producing timber and supporting long‑term resilience.
Rob Gazzard, Wildfire and Contingency Planning Advisor at the Forestry Commission, shares the forward planning and training needed to manage wildfire incidents across England.
Jo Garlick, Regional Promotion and Engagement Manager at the Forestry Commission, shares how Woodland Ambassadors Rob and Catherine Moore successfully diversified their farm business through woodland creation at Yeomadon Farm.
Richard Chapman, Programme Director of the Defra Trees Programme, reflects on the Nature for Climate Fund and shares what the future holds for the sector.
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.
Alexander Bentley, Agroforestry Woodland Officer for the Forestry Commission in the North West and West Midlands Area, talks about the resurgence of agroforestry in Herefordshire – enabling farmers to diversify and enhance their outputs.
David White, Woodland and Climate Change Adaptation Advisor at the Forestry Commission, shares key guidance from the UK Forestry Standard to help you improve woodland resilience against climate change.
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.
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.
Chris Watson, Woodland Resilience Advisor at the Forestry Commission, invites Dougal Driver, CEO of Grown in Britain, to discuss how you can grow high-quality wood, and new opportunities for UK timber.
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