The UK is experiencing an increased wildfire risk due to climate change, exemplified by record heatwaves and dry conditions. Noteworthy incidents have highlighted the vulnerability of heathland-woodland ecotones. Proactive fire risk management for land managers has become essential, with recommendations focused on forest design, community partnerships, and clear emergency protocols.Continue Reading
Nominate a copse, wood or forest for inclusion in The Forest Guide: WalesContinue Reading
My research is progressing well for The Forest Book. I now have a database of some 10,000 woodlands but I’m keen to hear from more private woodland owners.Continue Reading
This is the title of a guest blog that I wrote for BMC, part of the Springer group of academic publishers, published today. Continue Reading
A new paper published this month demonstrates a clear relationship between the prevailing worldviews of land owners and their distrust in policy, in their willingness to adopt practices that will help adaptation to environmental change.Continue Reading
The Sylva Foundation has launched its national survey exploring attitudes, actions and awareness to environmental change. Take part . . .Continue Reading
With interest high in public vs private ownership of forests, how does England’s proportion of forests in public ownership compare with other countries?Continue Reading
