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Forestry and Woodland Management The risk of being killed by a tree in Britain is one in 10 million, according to new research, and vastly more people are injured by their wheelie bins than by falling branches. Around 2,200 people have to go to Accident and Emergency departments every year because of their bins, while only 55 people go because of incidents related to trees. Read the full account in "Bringing Common Sense to Tree Management", published by the National Tree Satefy Group. Members are asked to respond to the consultation on this. (June 2010) CLA Forestry and Woodland Management PolicyMore than 60 percent of woodland and forests in England and Wales are in private hands. They are largely broadleaved. We work for many of these owners, and for those considering planting new woods. Jobs in this sector have declined because it is hard to make a profit. The CLA is calling on the Government to:
Growing trees is an industry and needs to be financially viable. If woodland management does not become profitable, it will die. The CLA works vigorously to persuade Government to help landowners deliver this bold vision. Combating Climate Change through Woodlands
The Government has a target of 10,000 hectares of new woodland each year for the next 15 years. The Read Report "Combating Climate Change" (see link below) suggests an even more dramatic increase in new planting. Farmers can already continue to claim the Single Farm Payment if they convert agricultural land to woodland. If the Government is to meet its target, it must identify profitable uses for woodland which encourage landowners to do this. Seeing the Wood for the Trees: CLA Forestry and Woodland Vision and Policy - 2MB What legal responsibilities do you have for your woodland?Our handbook on the law which applies to woodland is an essential guide for anyone who owns trees. It is available at a discount to members. The Deer Initiative has a set of best practice guidelines on deer management, launched at CLA headquarters in Belgrave Square, central London. The guidelines, which we strongly recommend, can be downloaded from this site, and are also available in hard copy. The CLA is one of the partners in The Deer Initiative. NewsAcute Oak Decline Members with oak woodlands should be alert for signs of Acute Oak Decline in which the trunks of the trees appear to be bleeding black fluid. Some trees die within four years and it affects both sessile and pedunculate native British oaks over 50 years old. It has been confirmed in 55 cases but there are believed to be many more undetected. The CLA is urging the new Government to put more money into research into this disease which threatens our oak trees which underpin the biodiversity of our ancient woodland. (May 2010) Apprenticeships in forestry skills Lantra has been consulting on the training needed for young people to learn forestry work. They will be publishing their report in August. Training the next generation is essential if our woodlands are to increase and be productive. (April 2010) New Woods More than 220 new woods are being created this winter in new planting partnerships with The Woodland Trust. The Trust is encouraging those who own land to plant their own future wood supplies. It gives advice, help and, in some cases, funding. Wood for fuel is not the only benefit - woodland can reduce energy bills if it is carefully sited to shelter and create windbreaks.(March 2010) Links to other websitesA useful page from the Forestry Commission on Sudden Oak Death, with pictures. British oaks appear to have more immunity than those in the US. Nonetheless it would be wise for members to familiarise themselves with the disease if they have oak woodlands. The Read Report "Combating Climate Change". This looks at how woodlands can help lessen climate change, and suggests a dramatic increase in new planting is needed. |
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Trees should be highly valued for lessening climate change, producing carbon-neutral fuel, for education, and recreation. They should provide large numbers of modern, wood-framed, wood-rich houses. By 2050 at the latest, forest managers should be carbon traders. New woodlands, planted with private and public money, should provide skilled work for young people and homes for diverse wildlife.
The soils and timber of woodlands capture carbond dioxide, and expanded woodlands are therefore an essential part of Britain's future. 
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