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rel="author">Jon Burgess</a>, <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Posted on: </span><time class="updated" datetime="2024-11-19T09:00:00+00:00">19 November 2024</time> - <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Categories: </span> <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/category/climate-change-and-resilience/" rel="category tag">Climate change and resilience</a>, <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/category/tree-planting/" rel="category tag">Tree planting</a>, <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/category/woodland-management/" rel="category tag">Woodland management</a></div> <img width="620" height="465" src="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/11/20241014_145257-620x465.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/11/20241014_145257-620x465.jpg 620w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/11/20241014_145257-310x233.jpg 310w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/11/20241014_145257-768x576.jpg 768w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/11/20241014_145257-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/11/20241014_145257-2048x1536.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /> </header> <p>Join us for this month's 'Into the woods' blog by Resilience Officer Jon Burgess, who shares how silvicultural techniques used at a woodland in Devon has built resilience against the impacts of climate change.</p> <footer class="govuk-body-s"> <a class="govuk-link" href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/11/19/into-the-woods-resilience-for-the-future/"><strong>Read more</strong> <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">of Into the woods: resilience for the future</span></a> </footer> </article> <article class="post-3628 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-nature category-woodland-management"> <header> <h2 class="govuk-heading-m"><a class="govuk-link" href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/11/12/the-benefits-of-mosses-liverworts-and-lichen/">The benefits of mosses, liverworts and lichen</a></h2> <div class="govuk-body-s"> <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Posted by: </span> <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/author/emily-robinson/" title="Posts by Emily Robinson" class="author url fn" rel="author">Emily Robinson</a>, <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Posted on: </span><time class="updated" datetime="2024-11-12T10:00:00+00:00">12 November 2024</time> - <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Categories: </span> <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/category/nature/" rel="category tag">Nature</a>, <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/category/woodland-management/" rel="category tag">Woodland management</a></div> <img width="620" height="412" src="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/11/1057523-1-620x412.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Bundles of green, leafy growths on the branch of a tree" decoding="async" srcset="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/11/1057523-1-620x412.jpg 620w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/11/1057523-1-310x206.jpg 310w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/11/1057523-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/11/1057523-1-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/11/1057523-1.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /> </header> <p>Find out how these often-overlooked plants play their part in woodland ecosystems.</p> <footer class="govuk-body-s"> <a class="govuk-link" href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/11/12/the-benefits-of-mosses-liverworts-and-lichen/"><strong>Read more</strong> <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">of The benefits of mosses, liverworts and lichen</span></a> </footer> </article> <article class="post-2511 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-woodland-management"> <header> <h2 class="govuk-heading-m"><a class="govuk-link" href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/10/08/5-tips-for-managing-your-woodland-this-autumn/">5 tips for managing your woodland this autumn</a></h2> <div class="govuk-body-s"> <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Posted by: </span> <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/author/macbradan-bones/" title="Posts by MacBradan Bones" class="author url fn" rel="author">MacBradan Bones</a>, <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Posted on: </span><time class="updated" datetime="2024-10-08T09:30:00+01:00">8 October 2024</time> - <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Categories: </span> <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/category/woodland-management/" rel="category tag">Woodland management</a></div> <img width="620" height="362" src="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2023/10/2018.11_Forest-of-Dean_Forestry-for-non-foresters_0040-1-1-620x362.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Tree tubes and newly planted trees in a field during autumn" decoding="async" srcset="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2023/10/2018.11_Forest-of-Dean_Forestry-for-non-foresters_0040-1-1-620x362.jpg 620w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2023/10/2018.11_Forest-of-Dean_Forestry-for-non-foresters_0040-1-1-310x181.jpg 310w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2023/10/2018.11_Forest-of-Dean_Forestry-for-non-foresters_0040-1-1-768x448.jpg 768w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2023/10/2018.11_Forest-of-Dean_Forestry-for-non-foresters_0040-1-1-1536x896.jpg 1536w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2023/10/2018.11_Forest-of-Dean_Forestry-for-non-foresters_0040-1-1-2048x1195.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /> </header> <p>MacBradan Bones, Nature Recovery Advisor at the Forestry Commission, shares five tips on managing your woodland this autumn.</p> <footer class="govuk-body-s"> <a class="govuk-link" href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/10/08/5-tips-for-managing-your-woodland-this-autumn/"><strong>Read more</strong> <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">of 5 tips for managing your woodland this autumn</span></a> - <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/10/08/5-tips-for-managing-your-woodland-this-autumn/#comments" class="govuk-link">2 comments</a> </footer> </article> <article class="post-3530 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-woodland-creation category-woodland-management"> <header> <h2 class="govuk-heading-m"><a class="govuk-link" href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/10/07/using-the-5th-edition-of-the-uk-forestry-standard-in-england/">Using the 5th edition of the UK Forestry Standard in England</a></h2> <div class="govuk-body-s"> <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Posted by: </span> <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/author/ian-tubby/" title="Posts by Ian Tubby" class="author url fn" rel="author">Ian Tubby</a> and <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/author/joe-watts/" title="Posts by Joe Watts" class="author url fn" rel="author">Joe Watts</a>, <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Posted on: </span><time class="updated" datetime="2024-10-07T12:20:30+01:00">7 October 2024</time> - <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Categories: </span> <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/category/woodland-creation/" rel="category tag">Woodland creation</a>, <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/category/woodland-management/" rel="category tag">Woodland management</a></div> <img width="620" height="413" src="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/10/2018.11_Alice-Holt_Monitoring-Station_0089-620x413.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/10/2018.11_Alice-Holt_Monitoring-Station_0089-620x413.jpg 620w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/10/2018.11_Alice-Holt_Monitoring-Station_0089-310x207.jpg 310w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/10/2018.11_Alice-Holt_Monitoring-Station_0089-768x512.jpg 768w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/10/2018.11_Alice-Holt_Monitoring-Station_0089-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/10/2018.11_Alice-Holt_Monitoring-Station_0089-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /> </header> <p>The 5th edition of the UK Forestry Standard came into full effect on 1 October 2024. Find out what this means for woodland managers.</p> <footer class="govuk-body-s"> <a class="govuk-link" href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/10/07/using-the-5th-edition-of-the-uk-forestry-standard-in-england/"><strong>Read more</strong> <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">of Using the 5th edition of the UK Forestry Standard in England</span></a> </footer> </article> <article class="post-3458 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-woodland-management"> <header> <h2 class="govuk-heading-m"><a class="govuk-link" href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/09/24/make-your-next-woodland-condition-assessment-easier/">Make your next Woodland Condition Assessment easier</a></h2> <div class="govuk-body-s"> <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Posted by: </span> <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/author/chris-tomlin/" title="Posts by Chris Tomlin" class="author url fn" rel="author">Chris Tomlin</a>, <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Posted on: </span><time class="updated" datetime="2024-09-24T09:00:00+01:00">24 September 2024</time> - <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Categories: </span> <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/category/woodland-management/" rel="category tag">Woodland management</a></div> <img width="620" height="649" src="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/09/WCA-mobile-screen-rotated-e1727081399104-620x649.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/09/WCA-mobile-screen-rotated-e1727081399104-620x649.jpg 620w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/09/WCA-mobile-screen-rotated-e1727081399104-310x324.jpg 310w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/09/WCA-mobile-screen-rotated-e1727081399104-768x804.jpg 768w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/09/WCA-mobile-screen-rotated-e1727081399104-1468x1536.jpg 1468w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/09/WCA-mobile-screen-rotated-e1727081399104-1957x2048.jpg 1957w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /> </header> <p>Did you know that you can complete a Woodland Condition Assessment using an app? Chris Tomlin, Policy Advisor, shares how.</p> <footer class="govuk-body-s"> <a class="govuk-link" href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/09/24/make-your-next-woodland-condition-assessment-easier/"><strong>Read more</strong> <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">of Make your next Woodland Condition Assessment easier</span></a> </footer> </article> <article class="post-3264 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-woodland-management"> <header> <h2 class="govuk-heading-m"><a class="govuk-link" href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/06/5-tips-for-managing-your-woodland-this-summer/">5 tips for managing your woodland this summer</a></h2> <div class="govuk-body-s"> <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Posted by: </span> <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/author/macbradan-bones/" title="Posts by MacBradan Bones" class="author url fn" rel="author">MacBradan Bones</a>, <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Posted on: </span><time class="updated" datetime="2024-08-06T12:00:26+01:00">6 August 2024</time> - <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Categories: </span> <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/category/woodland-management/" rel="category tag">Woodland management</a></div> <img width="620" height="407" src="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2023/07/DSC_6050-620x407.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2023/07/DSC_6050-620x407.jpg 620w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2023/07/DSC_6050-310x204.jpg 310w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2023/07/DSC_6050-768x504.jpg 768w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2023/07/DSC_6050.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /> </header> <p>Nature Recovery Advisor MacBradan Bones shares his tips on managing your woodland in summer.</p> <footer class="govuk-body-s"> <a class="govuk-link" href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/06/5-tips-for-managing-your-woodland-this-summer/"><strong>Read more</strong> <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">of 5 tips for managing your woodland this summer</span></a> </footer> </article> <article class="post-3177 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-woodland-management"> <header> <h2 class="govuk-heading-m"><a class="govuk-link" href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/07/11/the-wider-benefits-of-continuous-cover-forestry/">The wider benefits of Continuous Cover Forestry</a></h2> <div class="govuk-body-s"> <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Posted by: </span> <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/author/forestry-commission/" title="Posts by Forestry Commission" class="author url fn" rel="author">Forestry Commission</a>, <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Posted on: </span><time class="updated" datetime="2024-07-11T11:00:43+01:00">11 July 2024</time> - <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Categories: </span> <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/category/woodland-management/" rel="category tag">Woodland management</a></div> <img width="620" height="465" src="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/07/Sitka-spruce-plantation-undergoing-transformation-CCF-management-in-Wales-copyright-Phil-Morgan-620x465.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/07/Sitka-spruce-plantation-undergoing-transformation-CCF-management-in-Wales-copyright-Phil-Morgan-620x465.jpg 620w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/07/Sitka-spruce-plantation-undergoing-transformation-CCF-management-in-Wales-copyright-Phil-Morgan-310x233.jpg 310w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/07/Sitka-spruce-plantation-undergoing-transformation-CCF-management-in-Wales-copyright-Phil-Morgan-768x576.jpg 768w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/07/Sitka-spruce-plantation-undergoing-transformation-CCF-management-in-Wales-copyright-Phil-Morgan-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/07/Sitka-spruce-plantation-undergoing-transformation-CCF-management-in-Wales-copyright-Phil-Morgan-2048x1536.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /> </header> <p>In memory of the late chair Bill Mason, the Continuous Cover Forestry Group explore the wider benefits of Continuous Cover Forestry as a means to manage your woodland. </p> <footer class="govuk-body-s"> <a class="govuk-link" href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/07/11/the-wider-benefits-of-continuous-cover-forestry/"><strong>Read more</strong> <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">of The wider benefits of Continuous Cover Forestry</span></a> </footer> </article> <article class="post-3126 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-biosecurity category-tree-health category-woodland-management"> <header> <h2 class="govuk-heading-m"><a class="govuk-link" href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/15/plant-health-week-2024-live-tree-health-clinic/">Plant Health Week 2024: Live Tree Health Clinic</a></h2> <div class="govuk-body-s"> <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Posted by: </span> <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/author/rebeccaclayton/" title="Posts by Rebecca Clayton" class="author url fn" rel="author">Rebecca Clayton</a>, <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Posted on: </span><time class="updated" datetime="2024-05-15T09:00:08+01:00">15 May 2024</time> - <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Categories: </span> <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/category/biosecurity/" rel="category tag">Biosecurity</a>, <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/category/tree-health/" rel="category tag">Tree health</a>, <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/category/woodland-management/" rel="category tag">Woodland management</a></div> <img width="620" height="349" src="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/05/Tree-Health-Clinic-QA-620x349.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/05/Tree-Health-Clinic-QA-620x349.png 620w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/05/Tree-Health-Clinic-QA-310x174.png 310w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/05/Tree-Health-Clinic-QA-768x432.png 768w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/05/Tree-Health-Clinic-QA.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /> </header> <p>For Plant Health Week 2024, our panel of experts from the Forestry Commission, Forest Research, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Observatree led a live Tree Health Clinic Q&A on X (formerly Twitter) to answer questions and offer advice about tree health.</p> <footer class="govuk-body-s"> <a class="govuk-link" href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/15/plant-health-week-2024-live-tree-health-clinic/"><strong>Read more</strong> <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">of Plant Health Week 2024: Live Tree Health Clinic</span></a> </footer> </article> <article class="post-3017 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-woodland-creation category-woodland-management"> <header> <h2 class="govuk-heading-m"><a class="govuk-link" href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/11/trees-and-biodiversity-net-gain-on-small-sites/">Trees and biodiversity net gain on small sites</a></h2> <div class="govuk-body-s"> <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Posted by: </span> <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/author/amanda-newsome/" title="Posts by Amanda Newsome" class="author url fn" rel="author">Amanda Newsome</a> and <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/author/jim-c-smith/" title="Posts by Jim C Smith" class="author url fn" rel="author">Jim C Smith</a>, <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Posted on: </span><time class="updated" datetime="2024-04-11T17:18:02+01:00">11 April 2024</time> - <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Categories: </span> <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/category/woodland-creation/" rel="category tag">Woodland creation</a>, <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/category/woodland-management/" rel="category tag">Woodland management</a></div> <img width="620" height="465" src="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/04/Angel-Building-Islington-620x465.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/04/Angel-Building-Islington-620x465.jpg 620w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/04/Angel-Building-Islington-310x233.jpg 310w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/04/Angel-Building-Islington-768x576.jpg 768w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/04/Angel-Building-Islington-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/04/Angel-Building-Islington-2048x1536.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /> </header> <p>Amanda Newsome, Biodiversity Net Gain Advisor and Jim Smith, Urban Forestry Advisor at the Forestry Commission explore how integrating trees into new developments can contribute towards delivering biodiversity net gain.</p> <footer class="govuk-body-s"> <a class="govuk-link" href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/11/trees-and-biodiversity-net-gain-on-small-sites/"><strong>Read more</strong> <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">of Trees and biodiversity net gain on small sites</span></a> - <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/11/trees-and-biodiversity-net-gain-on-small-sites/#comments" class="govuk-link">2 comments</a> </footer> </article> <article class="post-2972 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-woodland-creation category-woodland-management"> <header> <h2 class="govuk-heading-m"><a class="govuk-link" href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/08/working-together-to-meet-government-targets-for-tree-planting-in-england/">Working together to meet government targets for tree planting in England</a></h2> <div class="govuk-body-s"> <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Posted by: </span> <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/author/ian-tubby/" title="Posts by Ian Tubby" class="author url fn" rel="author">Ian Tubby</a> and <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/author/adrian-jowitt/" title="Posts by Adrian Jowitt" class="author url fn" rel="author">Adrian Jowitt</a>, <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Posted on: </span><time class="updated" datetime="2024-04-08T14:43:32+01:00">8 April 2024</time> - <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">Categories: </span> <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/category/woodland-creation/" rel="category tag">Woodland creation</a>, <a href="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/category/woodland-management/" rel="category tag">Woodland management</a></div> <img width="620" height="413" src="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/04/Marian-Spain-and-Richard-Stanford-620x413.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/04/Marian-Spain-and-Richard-Stanford-620x413.jpg 620w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/04/Marian-Spain-and-Richard-Stanford-310x207.jpg 310w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/04/Marian-Spain-and-Richard-Stanford-768x512.jpg 768w, https://forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/226/2024/04/Marian-Spain-and-Richard-Stanford.jpg 1259w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /> </header> <p>Ian Tubby, Head of Policy and Advice at the Forestry Commission, and Adrian Jowitt, Principal Adviser Woodland Policy at Natural England 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