Join Forestry Commission experts for a practical and informative day exploring how active woodland management can support Nature Recovery.

Bringing woodlands into management for nature recovery

Join Forestry Commission experts for a practical and informative day exploring how active woodland management can support local nature recovery. Learn how bringing woodlands into management can improve habitat condition, increase biodiversity, and build resilience to future environmental challenges.

The event will cover woodland management best practice, including silvicultural approaches that support healthy, diverse and resilient woodlands, alongside effective deer and squirrel management and their role in woodland recovery. Participants will also receive training on the Woodland Condition Assessment app, helping them assess, monitor and record woodland condition to inform management decisions and support funding applications. We'll also explore the funding and grant opportunities available to help deliver positive outcomes for nature, and woodland owners.

Whether you're a landowner, manager or advisor, this event will provide valuable insights, practical skills and effective solutions to help your woodland contribute to local nature recovery ambitions.

Agenda

9am: Arrive for tea, coffee and refreshments

9.15am: Housekeeping and basic LNRS project information and purpose of the event

9.30am: Funding available for woodland management and deer and squirrel control

10.15am: Walk out to Churchill Wood

10.30am: Introduction to bringing woodland into management.

11.30am: Woodland Condition Assessment app training

12.45pm: Return to barn for lunch - Please bring own lunch

1.30pm: Introduction to deer and squirrel management and what to look out for on site

2.45pm: Close

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