To find out more about establishing and managing woodland blocks on-farm, join Farming Connect at one of its Demonstration Sites for practical demonstrations and discussions.

Options to consider when managing farm woodland and the process of planning to establish shelterbelts...

Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.

• The potential for flood events is increased by current agricultural management practices and climate change.
• Planting trees and hedgerows can significantly increase water infiltration rate into soil and storage thereafter.
• This reduces the...

Below is the 5th 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...

By William Stiles, IBERS, Aberystwyth University

Woodland patches and hedgerows are essential components of the agri-ecosystem. The resource of trees and hedgerows on farms has declined in the UK in the twentieth century, due primarily to agricultural intensification which has driven...

A 2 day training course with an independent assessment and a certificate upon successful completion.

Using a chainsaw is a potentially hazardous activity. Working on windblown trees with such a tool is no exception. This course will help you develop...

Project aims:

• The project will investigate and identify the sourcing of timber supply for such ventures and...

A 3 day intensive training course with an integrated assessment and certificate issued upon successful completion.

Felling trees can be a dangerous task. That is why it's important to make sure you have the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to...