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Welsh Government says adjustment to controversial 10 per cent tree planting will enable more farmers to sign-up

The controversial requirement to join the Sustainable Farming Scheme in Wales, to have 10 per cent tree cover excluding hedgerows, has resulted in ‘trees’ becoming a swear word among some farmers and it shouldn’t be

New project designed to show how agriculture can help boost nature and biodiversity

Speaking at the Plaid Cymru conference, the FUW president said if all current Welsh emissions were to be offset by tree planting, this would require an area around twice the size of Wales to be planted with trees

NFU Cymru said they are ‘disappointed' after Welsh Government held firm on their 10% tree cover target as part of the development of the Sustainable Farming Scheme

Woodland Trust says environmental goals are being put at risk by Government's failure to address woodland creation

Tree planting and rewilding are driving an increase in dispersals of hill flocks, according to Longtown auctioneer John Walton.

NFU Scotland has welcomed the news that as of next year, certain small woodlands will be recognised as Environmental Focus Areas (EFA) and be eligible for inclusion in support claims.

Farmers across the UK are being urged to consider the implications of allocating land for tree planting, after a US report showed carbon offsetting has a number of potential risks.