Agroforestry
For Forestry Stewardship Council’s Forest Week, this blog brings together 6 organisations working across UK forestry, each sharing one practical thing they are doing for forests, from certification and agroforestry to urban treescapes, climate adaptation and timber use.
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.
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.
Jim O'Neill, Agroforestry Development Manager, shows how applying traditional forestry knowledge to agroforestry systems can unlock timber production potential.
Richard Chapman, Deputy Director of Defra’s Nature for Climate Fund Tree Programme, highlights some of the tree planting initiatives happening from organisations across England, showing how we can work together for a greener future.
Mark Broadmeadow, Head of Climate Change at the Forestry Commission, shares his thoughts on whether woodland creation should always avoid the best and most versatile agricultural land.
To mark International Day of Forests 2025, John Pawsey reflects on how he introduced agroforestry at Shimpling Park Farm, his family’s organic farm in Suffolk.
Agroforestry Advisor James Ramskir-Gardiner shares tips for getting the most from your Environmental Land Management (ELM) In-Field Agroforestry application.
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) will open applications for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier from summer 2025. Find out how you can get ready to apply.
Agroforestry Development Manager Jim O'Neill explains the benefits of agroforestry and the support and funding available.
