tree planting

Welsh Government's 10% tree cover target raises 'extreme concerns'

Environment

Welsh Government's 10% tree cover target raises 'extreme concerns'

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

clock 12 July 2023 • 2 min read
Farmers urged to do more to meet tree-planting targets

Environment

Farmers urged to do more to meet tree-planting targets

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

clock 20 June 2023 • 2 min read
Tree planting drives hill flock dispersals

Livestock

Tree planting drives hill flock dispersals

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

clock 28 October 2022 • 3 min read
Small woodlands eligible for support in Scotland

Farm Business

Small woodlands eligible for support in Scotland

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.

clock 01 October 2022 • 1 min read
Carbon offsetting warning as US report exposes huge flaws

Farm Business

Carbon offsetting warning as US report exposes huge flaws

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.

clock 06 September 2022 • 2 min read