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Groundbreaking breeding programme to develop new generation of British grown Douglas fir trees after decades of research.
Groundbreaking project successfully trains detection dogs to specifically identify the tree pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
New guide identifies 33 tree species best suited for planting on farmland
£4 million to expand world-leading laboratories to improve UK biosecurity and tackle emerging threats to tree health
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Healthy and resilient woodlands supported through new £16 million government funding
The Climate Change Hub was launched by Defra, Forest Research, Scottish Forestry and Welsh Government today.
Woodlands worth over £400m million annually in protecting communities from flooding, new research reveals
Trees planted outside woodlands are worth over £3.8 billion, groundbreaking research published by Forest Research and Defra reveals
Advice in the new UK Forestry Standard Practice Guide includes how woodland creation and management can reduce flood risk.
New plant health requirements introduced following further findings of the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis to combat further spread.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
New research proves immense benefits of trees and woodlands for people’s wellbeing.
Introduction of new Plant Health requirements to prevent the spread of the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis identified in Cumbria and south west England.
Confirmed finding of the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis, following routine Forestry Commission plant health surveillance activities.
The Forestry Commission calls on public to report sightings of tree pest oak processionary moth caterpillars.
Tackling oak processionary moth in parts of London and South East England.
Commissioners will be key to ensuring organisation is all set for the future of forestry
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The winner of the 'Celebrating Our Oaks' category of the International Garden Photographer of the Year in partnership with Action Oak announced
The government’s Tree Champion, Sir William Worsley, has called for stronger protections for England’s street trees with the launch of an ‘Urban Tree Manual’.
Action Oak contributes to the Government’s 25-year Environment Plan by helping to protect the country's 121 million precious oak trees for future generations
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