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Forestry scheme secures sustainable future for Welsh hill farm
A Welsh hill farm has secured a sustainable future by planting 120 acres of forestry through the Woodland Creation Scheme, a move that guarantees a long-term income for the business and makes better use of marginal land.
The Lydiate family...
Tree felling – Do I need a felling licence?
Natural Resources Wales is the Welsh Government sponsored body responsible for licensing tree felling in Wales. Their remit includes protecting the trees, woodlands and forests of Wales by controlling tree felling, and they encourage good forestry practice by setting...
Agroforestry: an opportunity for sustainable intensification of farmland to improve productivity and reduce environmental impact
Take home messages:
- Increasing the presence of trees in crop or grass systems can offer multiple benefits in terms of agricultural production.
- Agroforestry practices are simple to instigate and can make farmland production more stable in the long term.
- This...
A Welsh farming family who created a £2 million timber processing operation receive guidance and support from Farming Connect
A Welsh farming family who created a £2 million timber processing operation with guidance and support from Farming Connect say exciting opportunities exist in this sector for farmers seeking to generate a sustainable income for their businesses.
Huw and...
FC - Issue 7
Below is the 7th issue of Farming Connect’s technical publication for farmers and foresters in Wales.
Published bi-monthly, it includes easy to digest facts and figures about a range of technical matters, along with the latest information and research from...
The effect of alternative bedding materials on sheep behaviour and welfare
Dr Ruth Wonfor: IBERS, Aberystwyth University
- Bedding is important for keeping animals clean and dry but also for environmental enrichment in housed sheep systems to improve animal welfare.
- Straw encourages natural sheep behaviour but is increasingly expensive and increases the...
Current factors affecting UK woodlands and forestry industry: Pathogens
Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
The global trade of plants and trees has facilitated the movement of numerous harmful pests and diseases, some of which are now established in the UK and are likely to be difficult to eradicate...