Useful Links
www.acorn-p-p.co.uk/
Acorn Planting Products Ltd
Manufacturers and suppliers of innovative tree protection products made from recycled plastic.
www.bihip.org/
British & Irish Hardwoods Trust (BIHT) Formerly BIHIP
A consortium of research organisations, industry and landowners with the overall objective of co-ordinating broadleaved tree breeding and genetic improvement in Great Britain and Ireland.
http://www.calu.bangor.ac.uk/
CALU – Centre for Alternative Land Use
CALU delivers the Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer Development Programme for Land Management. The programme provides information to any business in Wales that is interested in: horticulture; arable crops; non-food crops; bio-energy; and alternative livestock.
Coed Cymru
Coed Cymru is an all Wales initiative to promote the management of broadleaf woodlands and the use of locally grown hardwood timber in Wales.
www.confor.org.uk
ConFor – The Confederation of Forest Industries (UK) Ltd.
Established to help build the market for timber, timber products and forest services and create a supportive policy environment for the forest industries, ConFor helps its members become more competitive and successful.
www.ecotreecare.co.uk
Eco Tree Care
Eco Tree Care & Conservation – Woodland management, woodland creation and native hedge planting in the South East.
Forestry Contractors Association
The leading trade association within UK forestry and wood related industries.
www.forestry.gov.uk/
Forestry Commission
The website has links to national & regional prospectuses detailing current planting grants available.
FSC – the Forest Stewardship Council (UK)
FSC is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests. It was founded in 1993 in response to public concern about deforestation and demand for a trustworthy wood-labelling scheme.
FWAG – farming and wildlife advisory group
The UK’s leading independent and dedicated provider of environmental and conservation advice to farmers and others who manage the countryside.
www.green-tech.co.uk/
Green-tech Ltd
Offer rural planting products including Tubex.
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The International Plant Propagators Society
The International Plant Propagators’ Society (IPPS) is an international association of plant production professionals whose primary mission is to advance the art and science of growing plants, and to disseminate knowledge throughout the global community from and to those engaged in plant production.
Natural England – Environmental Stewardship Grants
Environmental Stewardship is an agri-environment scheme that provides funding to farmers and other land managers in England to deliver effective environmental management on your land.
NFU – the National Farmers Union
The NFU – the largest farming organisation in the UK, provides a strong and respected voice for the industry. It champions British farming and provides professional representation and services to its farmer and grower members.
Reforesting Scotland
A leading charity and movement involved in environmental, social and sustainable forestry in Scotland. Their vision involves the creation of a well-forested and productive landscape, as well as a culture which values the contribution that trees and woods bring to our lives.
Royal Forestry Societyhh
An educational charity dedicated to promoting the wise management of trees and woods.
ISTA – International Seed Testing Association
A global association striving to achieve uniformity in seed quality evaluation worldwide.
The Small Woods Association
A UK wide charity which aims to stimulate best practice in woodland management by organising conferences and events, by networking and promoting initiatives.
MyForest – linking the woodchain
myForest is a free service for woodland owners, forestry businesses and wood users. It provides links between all stages of the wood chain.
Tenant Farmers Association
The TFA is the only organisation dedicated to the agricultural tenanted sector and is the authentic voice on behalf of tenant farmers. The TFA lobbies at all levels of Government and gives professional advice to its members.
The Tree Council
The Tree Council is the UK's lead charity for trees, promoting their importance in a changing environment. It was founded as the national tree planting campaign.
www.tubex.com
Tubex provides a range of products across the world that are used for aiding and improving the establishment of trees and vines. Tubex
UKWAS – the UK Woodland Assurance Standard
The UK Woodland Assurance Standard is an independent certification standard for verifying sustainable woodland management in the United Kingdom.
Woodfuel Wales – the Welsh Timber Forum
For technical help and advice on modern wood energy and the woodfuel industry.