tree planting

Tree planting not the only way to reduce emissions in Wales, says union

Politics

Tree planting not the only way to reduce emissions in Wales, says union

Speaking at the Plaid Cymru conference, the FUW president said if all current Welsh emissions were to be offset by tree planting, this would require an area around twice the size of Wales to be planted with trees

clock 06 October 2023 • 3 min read
Welsh Government's 10% tree cover target raises 'extreme concerns'

Environment

Welsh Government's 10% tree cover target raises 'extreme concerns'

NFU Cymru said they are ‘disappointed' after Welsh Government held firm on their 10% tree cover target as part of the development of the Sustainable Farming Scheme

clock 12 July 2023 • 2 min read
Farmers urged to do more to meet tree-planting targets

Environment

Farmers urged to do more to meet tree-planting targets

Woodland Trust says environmental goals are being put at risk by Government's failure to address woodland creation

clock 20 June 2023 • 2 min read
Tree planting drives hill flock dispersals

Livestock

Tree planting drives hill flock dispersals

Tree planting and rewilding are driving an increase in dispersals of hill flocks, according to Longtown auctioneer John Walton.

clock 28 October 2022 • 3 min read
Small woodlands eligible for support in Scotland

Farm Business

Small woodlands eligible for support in Scotland

NFU Scotland has welcomed the news that as of next year, certain small woodlands will be recognised as Environmental Focus Areas (EFA) and be eligible for inclusion in support claims.

clock 01 October 2022 • 1 min read
Carbon offsetting warning as US report exposes huge flaws

Farm Business

Carbon offsetting warning as US report exposes huge flaws

Farmers across the UK are being urged to consider the implications of allocating land for tree planting, after a US report showed carbon offsetting has a number of potential risks.

clock 06 September 2022 • 2 min read