The UK Government provides guidance on woodland creation, including funding opportunities and environmental benefits. Woodland creation can help to mitigate climate change, protect biodiversity, and improve water quality.
Forest Research provides evidence-based guidance on woodland creation and management, including advice on species selection, soil preparation, and ongoing maintenance. Their research informs policy and practice in woodland creation.
The Woodland Trust offers guidance and support for individuals and organizations looking to create new woodlands. Their website provides resources on planning, planting, and managing new woodlands, as well as information on the benefits of woodland creation.
Farming UK provides information on woodland creation grants available to farmers and landowners in the UK. These grants can help to support the creation of new woodlands and the management of existing ones.
Confor, a UK forestry and wood industry organization, has developed a woodland creation toolkit. The toolkit provides practical guidance and resources for individuals and organizations looking to create new woodlands, including advice on planning, planting, and maintenance.
A research article published in the Journal of Ecology discusses the potential for woodland creation to contribute to ecological restoration. The article explores the benefits and challenges of woodland creation and provides insights into best practices for ecological restoration.
The UK Woodland Creation Webinar Series provides online training and guidance on woodland creation. The webinars cover topics such as woodland planning, species selection, and grant funding opportunities.
The National Forest Woodland Forum provides guidance and support for landowners looking to create new woodlands. Their website offers resources and advice on woodland creation, including information on funding opportunities and environmental benefits.