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UK research into climate and pest resilient woodlands is set to boosted with the announcement of £16 million government funding for our world-leading forest scientists.

As part of National Tree Week, new measures announced include two new Community Forests in Derbyshire and Tees Valley and a new competition to support the announcement of successful bids by Autumn 2024 to support creation of one or more new national forests.

Updates to the England Woodland Creation Offer and Countryside Stewardship schemes will give land managers more flexibility and financial security.

Farming groups and landowners encouraged to bid for share of £2.5 million Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund.

Funding has been extended to cover new courses in arboriculture, which cover the care, management and safety of amenity trees.

Maelor Forest Nurseries is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Henry as its new Nursery Director. He brings with him many years of experience working in senior roles across the horticultural industry.

Recovery of nature in England’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) is to be accelerated through a package of measures, including new legislation through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.

New £2.5 million tree planting fund to enable local authorities to create green spaces and connect communities with nature as a reminder of the Coronation.

Striking new heat maps from five major English cities show that areas with higher levels of tree cover, green space or both were much cooler

The public are being asked to remain vigilant after a number of oak trees in Derbyshire have been confirmed to be infested with Oak Processionary Moth.

£2 million has been awarded to projects investigating the best ways to boost tree numbers outside woodlands in areas including Chichester, Cornwall, Kent, Norfolk and Shropshire.

£5 million available for tree and seed suppliers of all sizes and from any sector to expand and modernise