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Tree planting & Aftercare

Young hazel tree growing in long grass protected be a tree guard

Young trees matter, cherish them

We urge everyone who has planted trees in the last five years to revisit them and give them some vital aftercare. Trees are great at locking up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere – using it to build their limbs and leaves. As they grow, more carbon is stored away, so trees are considered a potential […]

Filed Under: How To, Tree planting & Aftercare

Mature trees growing by water

Native tree heights

Ever wanted to know how tall the tree you’re planting might eventually grow? Here’s a list for you. Most trees will only attain the maximum height in ideal conditions – this is unlikely in most cases. Click on the common name for more information about each tree. Each link opens in another website. Species Latin […]

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Native trees in your garden

Longing for a break from bustling city life? Want to relax in the shade and take a deep breath of clean air while listening to lovely birdsong, but don’t have enough time for a trip to a woodland? Why not escape to a breathing space in your own garden? An essential part of creating any […]

Filed Under: How To, Tree planting & Aftercare, Woodlands

A felled tree with a chainsaw sitting on the stump

Why fell trees?

Tree felling is a positive management technique which increases the health and diversity of trees and their associated wildlife within woods. It should be carried out as part of a management plan based on scientific research of the effects caused, and should be appropriate to the species concerned. Felling trees in the name of conservation […]

Filed Under: Tree planting & Aftercare, Why, Woodlands

A grandparent helping his grandchild plant a tree

Why plant trees?

In recent decades there have been a number of important stimuli for tree planting, including the loss of hedgerow elms to disease, the millennium and, perhaps most dramatically, the estimated 15 million trees uprooted during the storm of 16 October 1987. Native tree species blend in most effectively into the rural landscape. However, the most […]

Filed Under: Tree planting & Aftercare, Why, Woodlands

A newly planted woodland after about one year

How to select trees for new native woodland

If you’re planting a new native woodland, you’ll need to decide what species to plant. With native trees, some may be readily available from a local nursery, while others may not – but you could always choose to grow native tree species from seed. The species chosen should be native to the local area. You […]

Filed Under: How To, Tree planting & Aftercare, Woodlands

An oak leaf against a blue sky

How to plant trees

The process of planting a young tree is not difficult or time-consuming. But it must be done properly and with care. The success of planting will depend on choosing the right species for the site and on providing an environment in which the young trees will thrive. Hands-on techniques for planting a tree Choose the […]

Filed Under: How To, Tree planting & Aftercare, Woodlands

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