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275,000 trees planted in the last three years thanks to project
Over 275,000 trees have been planted in the West Midlands as part of an ambitious three-year project to deliver tree planting across our local landscape and community spaces.Â
Permissive paths extended this tree planting season
Our woodland creation this tree planting season included permissive paths to enable people to benefit from time spent in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ
Volunteer and help wildlife
Biodiversity surveys are vital for monitoring the quality and quantity of wildlife in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ. They are held throughout the year, across the mosaic of woodland habitats, and you can easily get involved.
Native wildflowers under threat
Many people look forward to the display of wildflowers that gradually reveals itself as the days lengthen and temperatures rise, but there is bad news as scientists share their concern for our wildflower populations.
Hazel coppicing in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ
Last month, after the final tree saplings were planted out, the forestry team turned to tree maintenance, in particular the coppicing of our hazel. But what is coppicing and why is it important?
Another successful winter season in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ
This winter season over 120,000 trees were planted, our agroforestry and conservation grazing efforts continued, and essential woodland and other habitat maintenance was carried out.
International Women's Day 2023 and beyond
Women have made important gains in representation in the forestry and conservation sector in the last few years, but we are still a long way from equality. We are acting to #EmbraceEquity and be pioneers in the sector.
