The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest charity championing native woods and trees. The Trust is dedicated to incorporating trees and small woods into existing farm management practices to help support a more sustainable and productive agricultural sector.
Do you have hedgerows, treelines, scattered trees, or scrub on your farm? We want to learn from farmers about the benefits and challenges of managing...
blogSummary highlighting outcomes of Tom Staton's PhD thesis ‘Evaluating the effects of agroforestry versus arable systems on functional biodiversity and associated ecosystem services.’
resourceRecording of a workshop hosted by the Organic Research Centre online that set out to explore how agroforestry could contribute towards the conservation and restoration of biodiversity, and the policy options that could support the realisation of these benefits.
resourceCan planting trees on your hen range boost biodiversity as well as benefit your business?
resourceReport on studies carried out within an organic silvoarable alley cropping system in the UK (Wakelyns Agroforestry in Suffolk) where researchers have investigated the impact of trees on crops in adjacent alleys.
resourcePROJECT BACKGROUND One of the solutions proposed by the Government to achieve net zero carbon by 2050 is to plant at least 30,000 hectares of...
research_projectInterest among UK farmers in planting trees on their land has skyrocketed recently. Only ten years ago a survey indicated that very few farmers know...
blogThis briefing examines the role of silvopastoral agroforestry in providing livestock with nutrients via tree browse, alongside the many other benefits of trees.
resourceResearch briefing outlines the planning, establishment and management of different agroforestry approaches as experienced at Elm Farm, an organic livestock farm in Berkshire.
resourceAssess the potential business benefits of agroforestry for your farm or client and understand the possible benefits to the wider environment with this invaluable handbook.
resourceA publication explaining the on-farm research carried out at Wakelyns and led by the late plant pathologist Prof. Martin Wolfe, putting into action his theories of agrobiodiversity being the answer to achieving sustainable and resilient agriculture.
resourcePostgraduate student, Rachel Glover, has been investigating the impact of severe annual river flooding on a mixed lowland farm in Shropshire.
resourceDon’t waste a drop. Belts of native trees can act as an insurance policy against droughts by modifying the crop microclimate.
resourceCan farmers control pests without pesticides, and pollinate their crops without honey bees? All while making money out of it? Agroforestry, which is basically farming...
blogDesign and manage agroforestry in arable systems so that the biodiversity benefits are maximised and problems are reduced.
resourceWe’re all set for another year at Groundswell and very excited to be hosting the Agricology Discussion Tent this summer. We have a strong line-up...
blogIn this short vlog (filmed on the 16th of March), Tim Field discusses using a Woodland Trust grant to plant 800 trees on a 30...
blog A Woodland Trust case study highlighting how trees and shrubs can be vital for arable farms, helping to protect topsoil against erosion from wind and rain.
resource Farmers often ask us about the best way to manage woodland at this time of year... Of course, every site is different and the answer...
blog Access practical management guidance from the Woodland Trust on what, where and how to plant, and managing woodlands via these Farmers Weekly Academy lessons.
resource Sheep farmer Paul Rennison talks about the challenges of farming on the edge of the North Pennines and describes using trees to help increase shelter and reduce lamb loss.
resource Picture a sheep... Bleating. Grazing. Chewing the cud. Following the crowd. Possibly lying on its back as sheep are wont to do. All typical sheep...
blog Webpage outlining ways in which the Woodland Trust can help you integrate trees on your land.
resource An in-depth evaluation of the use of non-cropping trees in orchard fruit production, the potential benefits and conflicting issues.
resource Speaking to a good friend of mine recently about agroforestry, and trying to explain what I actually meant by it, I ended up flippantly saying...
blog Details of a trial combining different densities of trees with sheep grazing; highlighting considerations and benefits for farmers.
resource When shelter is in short supply strategic tree planting makes a real difference. In this case study a Cumbrian farmer shares his experience.
resource A report describing a collaborative approach to woodland management and tree planting to improve the efficiency of upland livestock farming.
resource This Woodland Trust publication outlines the benefits that can be achieved from nurturing hedgerows and provides practical management tips.
resource First hand farmer experience showing how planting trees can improve animal welfare and the production of free range eggs.
resource This research report evaluates the use of trees on dairy farms, what benefits can they bring and how significant those benefits are.
resource A farm case study describing commercial and potential nutritional and medicinal benefits from incorporating trees into a dairy farm.
resource This practical guide looks at the role of UK native trees and hedges in arable farming.
resource Farmer case study on using trees to improve productivity on a mixed farm, providing shelter for vegetable crops and additional market products.
resource A Welsh farmer’s experience of how strategic on-farm tree planting has increased livestock shelter and improved land management.
resourceA short video highlighting how trees have been used in the uplands of Cumbria to manage water drainage and quality and prevent soil erosion.
resource This practical guidance looks at the integration of trees in to sheep management systems and the benefits they can bring.
resource This practical guide takes you through the process of planting trees for free range poultry from initial design to planting and maintenance.
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