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Woodland ‘sponge’ effect can save £100m by preventing floods, research finds

Woodlands which help prevent flooding are worth around £100 million to Scotland, new research has found. The ability of trees to reduce flood risk is becoming increasingly important due to the prospect of wetter winters and more intense rainfall in ...

13 Jan 2023 at 00:01

More than 30,000 acres of woodland damaged by last winter’s storms – study

Last winter’s storms damaged more than 30,000 acres of woodland across Britain, officials said as they called for more resilient forests in the face of climate change. Assessments from the Forestry Commission’s research agency, Forest Research, ...

30 Nov 2022 at 01:01

Research hub to receive £4m to tackle pests and pathogens threatening trees

Britain’s leading forest research centre will receive £4 million from the Government to help tackle pests and pathogens threatening trees across the country. The Environment Department (Defra) said the funding will pay for a research and ...

11 May 2024 at 00:01

New guide to encourage ‘farming with trees’ details 33 best species to plant

Farmers are being encouraged to plant trees such as hornbeam, beech and walnut to improve food production, farm businesses, and the environment. The Forestry Commission’s Forest Research agency has developed a new tree species guide for ...

26 Nov 2024 at 16:31

Bugs on a plane: volunteers hunt for invasive insect pest on famous trees

Volunteers are on the hunt for hitch-hiking bugs which pose a threat to the plane trees that line streets and parks in London and other cities. The Woodland Trust said a team of “Observatree” volunteers have been called in to support ...

04 Oct 2024 at 06:48

Tree planting hits 20-year high in England but drops in Scotland, figures show

Tree planting rates have risen to a 20-year high in England, figures for this year show. But data has revealed a drop in UK-wide woodland creation from a 35-year high last year, due to a significant drop in planting in Scotland ...

01 Jul 2025 at 09:57

Environmental assessment system to be replaced amid development drive – Reeves

Environmental assessments for building homes and infrastructure will be replaced with a new system as the Government seeks to cut red tape and speed up planning application approvals. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said ...

26 Jan 2025 at 05:27

Trees outside woodlands in England mapped for first time

England’s non-woodland trees have been mapped for the first time, using cutting-edge methods of laser detection and satellite imagery. Top tree scientists at the UK’s Forest Research agency built a comprehensive ...

05 Apr 2025 at 10:27

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