Tree planting
Government launches new tree-planting incentives
The Department for Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has launched a new promotional drive to encourage farmers and landowners to plant more trees.
John Craven: It’s time to plant Britain
Britain has a low percentage of tree cover compared to many other European countries, yet woods and forests are vital for biodiversity and our fig against climate change. So Countryfile is launching an ambitious campaign to plant more trees across Britain — and everyone can get involved, says John Craven.
History of Britain's forests and woodlands: 100 years of the Forestry Commission
Founded in September 1919, the Forestry Commission began work to restore Britain's forests and woodlands that had been lost during the First World War. Celebrating its centenary year in 2019, our guide looks at the history of the UK's forests and woodlands, wildlife to spot and the best forests to visit.