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CLA Forestry and Woodland Management Policy More 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. Other CLA Woodlands and Forestry articlesThe CLA is calling on the Government to:
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 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. 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. Forestry - Latest news releases
Environment Secretary ‘right’ to control grey squirrels, says CLA CLA will hold Defra to pledge on tackling tree disease Woodlands and Forestry - Consultation responses
The National Forest to 2014 Achieving the sustainable management of wild deer in England More woodlands and forestry consultation responses Woodlands and Forestry - Policy reportsSeeing the Wood for the Trees Woodlands and Forestry - Advisory handbooks
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