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Forest cover in Europe in 2020

Forest Cover in Europe

2020-10-10
On: 10th October 2020
In: comment, environment, forestry, policy, science

Forest cover varies hugely across Europe, from 74% in Finland to 11% in the Netherlands. Overall, 46% of Europe is covered with forests, storing 172Gt of carbon.Continue Reading

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Government launches consultation on a Tree Strategy for England

2020-06-19
On: 19th June 2020
In: forestry, health, landscape, nature, people, policy

Farmers, foresters and land managers, experts and environmental organisations, and members of the public are invited by government to give their views on the future creation and management of our trees, woodlands and forests in England.Continue Reading

Conceptual framework to show the influence of ecological worldview and discredence on awareness, aspiration and action among woodland managers for adaptation measures

Do environmental worldviews and distrust in science affect those who care for our land?

2020-06-02
On: 2nd June 2020
In: environment, forestry, policy, science, woodland owners

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

Britain constituencies woodlands

Inequality of Woodland Distribution across Britain

2020-05-31
On: 31st May 2020
In: comment, environment, policy

People in Britain have less trees than in many countries, but within the country 34 million citizens have even less due to inequality in woodland distributionContinue Reading

British Woodlands Survey

Calling All British Foresters, Land Owners and Businesses

2020-04-24
On: 24th April 2020
In: forestry, policy, science, woodland owners

The Sylva Foundation has launched its national survey exploring attitudes, actions and awareness to environmental change. Take part . . .Continue Reading

Defra ELMs discussion doc

Environmental Land Management policy development

2020-02-25
On: 25th February 2020
In: agroforestry, environment, forestry, policy

The UK Department of Environmental Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a policy discussion document as part of their stakeholder engagement process in developing the Environmental Land Management scheme (ELM or ELMs). Government is seeking the views of farmers, foresters, and other land managers in its new proposals forContinue Reading

Shaping the future of forestry

Shaping the future of forestry

2018-03-10
On: 10th March 2018
In: ecology, economy, environment, forestry, policy, science

This week Sylva Foundation published the long-awaited report for the British Woodlands Survey 2017: Shaping the Future of Forestry. It’s been a labour of love working alongside my fellow authors. We were victims of our own success in attracting such a fantastic response from so many people across Britain: 1,630Continue Reading

Do you stand up for trees?

2017-03-27
On: 27th March 2017
In: ecology, economy, environment, feature, people, policy

Add your voice by signing the Tree Charter. The Charter for Trees, Woods and People will be launched in November 2017 and marks the 800th anniversary of the Charter of the Forest signed by Henry III in 1217.Continue Reading

Young people planting a tree

Plant a tree for every year of your life

2017-03-19
On: 19th March 2017
In: environment, feature, forestry, landscape, policy

All human beings should plant one tree for every year that they live on earth. If we did so, what might we achieve?Continue Reading

Resilience requires Awareness and Courage

2015-12-21
On: 21st December 2015
In: environment, forestry, policy, science, tree health

Over the last few months I’ve been working with colleagues from across the forestry sector on a major report presenting data from a survey about awareness, activities and aspirations to environmental change among woodland owners and managers, and forestry professionals. The report demonstrates that private forestry holds the balance of powerContinue Reading

Resilient forests – what do you think and what are you doing?

2015-08-06
On: 6th August 2015
In: environment, policy, science

A national survey is aiming is to help understand progress in awareness and actions in adapting to environmental change.Continue Reading

Looming treescape

A ten-point plan for ash dieback Chalara fraxinea in Britain

2012-11-03
On: 3rd November 2012
In: disease, forestry, policy

There has been too much knee-jerk reactionary panic to the arrival of ash dieback Chalara fraxinea to Britain’s shores. Here is my proposed ten-point plan, in which some actions may surpise some.Continue Reading

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"Hemery's interest in our human foibles, as well as his passion for trees, makes every story a great read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Tall Trees Short Stories: Volume 21 is a collection of 18 extraordinary multi-genre tales exploring our relationship with trees and the natural world. Following the success of the first collection (Tall Trees Short Stories Vol.20), this follow-up volume of short stories by celebrated tree author Gabriel Hemery, gifts us a rare view of nature. Whether from the heady heights of love or from the view of an intergalactic being, the book offers glimpses into the past, quirky perspectives of the present, and believable futures, which will take root in all readers.

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Just wanted to say thanks. What a bargain! www.tre Just wanted to say thanks. What a bargain! www.treeletters.com #writing #trees #nature #lockdownwalks  #books #letterwriting
Announcing the launch of Tree Letters: hunt for a Announcing the launch of Tree Letters: hunt for a special tree and write your own letter to appear in a future book! www.treeletters.com #treeletters #writing #trees #books
I’m walking away from you. I never walk anywher I’m walking away from you.  I never walk anywhere without you by my side. Now I’m running, running alone towards the forest we planted together on the hill all those years ago. The trees have closed to a thicket and I suddenly veer into them, following a narrow path that curves gently up the hill. I’m running so hard that I’m leaning forward, sharp as an arrow, my feet angled and pressing so hard they’re slipping inside the toe of each boot, yet I’m moving in slow motion like I’m running underwater. I keep checking the path ahead, as if I’m nervous of seeing anyone else, and when I pass a bend and see that the way ahead is clear, I dive to the side. I curl up on a carpet of leaves on the forest floor and fall asleep. When I wake, I’m curled up into a ball, and inside your master’s nest, you are curled up too, my arms wrapped around you. We are no longer apart.

I wake up, confused, you are lying next to me, your head on my arm. It’s 4am and we’re lying together by the woodburner of our living room, its orange glow silently licking the walls except the silhouette of our embrace.  We’ve been together like this all through the night as I comfort you; holding your paws, rubbing your sides, stroking your soft beard. Your breaths are so shallow I wonder for a moment if you have already passed, but your life force is so strong you still linger awhile.

I know then you’ll always be by my side, and together we’ll love our walks, in this world and the next.

Bizou, Korthals Griffon
23 June 2007 - 9 January 2021
As a change from writing I decided to have a go ca As a change from writing I decided to have a go carving the wolf that features in the book I’m currently working on. Can’t tell you his name yet ... but yes, he’s as majestic as he looks #lino #print #art #wolf #nature #writing
Looking for a unique gift for a nature-loving frie Looking for a unique gift for a nature-loving friend? Special discounts available in my Christmas sale including signed copies of my books. Visit: gabhem.com/shop #nature #books #gifts #Christmas
On the night of the woodcock moon #november #fullm On the night of the woodcock moon #november #fullmoon #birds #poem
Sailing through the sea of trees @earth_trust Sailing through the sea of trees @earth_trust
Congratulations students of @sylvawoodschool - you Congratulations students of @sylvawoodschool - you’re now well on your way to meeting your personal target of planting a tree for every year of your life on Earth #treesofinstagram #learning #wood #future
Frosty road ahead #treesofinstagram #trees #avenue Frosty road ahead #treesofinstagram #trees #avenue #frost #winter
Warning slippery when wet! #treesofinstagram #tree Warning slippery when wet! #treesofinstagram #tree #beech #nature #photography #rain
Nurtured by nature, from cradle to grave #trees #n Nurtured by nature, from cradle to grave #trees #nature #words #forestphotography
On safari in Middle England #lockdown #nature #fox On safari in Middle England #lockdown #nature #fox #deer #photography
My beloved companion Bizou has been diagnosed with My beloved companion Bizou has been diagnosed with liver cancer but we’re still enjoying nature together #korthalsgriffon #makeeverydaycount #cancer  #dog #forests
Spider,Spider! Spin me a seed basket before the wi Spider,Spider! Spin me a seed basket before the winter comes.  #trees #lime #nature #words #spider
A little large-leaved lime leaf lingers, frost-lic A little large-leaved lime leaf lingers, frost-licked and winter-fast #trees #words #nature
‘Good morning,’ said Autumn wearily. ‘What r ‘Good morning,’ said Autumn wearily. ‘What rich flavours you’ll find for your frosty tongue, Winter.’ #trees #art #autumn #fall #winter #leaves #frost #nature
Proud Forester Reason #49: trees and woodland you Proud Forester Reason #49: trees and woodland you planted become playthings #naturalworld #affinity #healthandwellbeing #children #naturedeficitdisorder #trees #forestry
Hanging by a thread #trees #autumn #silk #spider # Hanging by a thread #trees #autumn #silk #spider #lime #sky
Dog Walk #trees #autumn #dog #sunrise Dog Walk #trees #autumn #dog #sunrise
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