Alisa Swanson

Growing trees and farming together for nature recovery – new agroforestry principles launched

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Agroforestry, Farming, Forestry Commission, Landscape, Natural England, Nature, Nature Recovery, Tree Planting, Woodland
Veteran cherry trees, Alfrick, Worcestershire. Credit: Geoff Newman

By Alisa Swanson, Natural England Agroforestry — the practice of combining trees with farming — is gaining renewed momentum as a practical way to increase tree cover and restore nature without sacrificing productive land. This post explores how Natural England …

Designing and Delivering Woody Habitats to aid Nature Recovery: Six Principles for Success.

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Biodiversity, Climate change, Ecosystem Services, Farming, Flood Management, Natural Capital, Natural England, Nature Recovery, Woodland
Principle 3 – go native: Land art displaying 14 different native trees and scrub species. Credit: Alisa Swanson

By Alisa Swanson, Natural England Creating new woody habitats, whether woodlands, scrub, wood pasture, wooded meadows or wet woodlands, can play a vital role in reversing biodiversity loss and building climate resilience across England’s landscapes. Natural England’s ambition is to …