trees
Offsets
Four plantations to be dominated by fast-growing Paulownia tree, which is estimated to store up to 10 times more CO2 than mixed woodland
21 December 2021
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2 min read
Biodiversity
Landmark government-funded research attempts to quantify mental health treatment savings generated by trees and woodlands
06 December 2021
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2 min read
Technology
New funding available for new clean technologies, such as solar powered electric fences and chemical-free disinfection systems
17 November 2021
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4 min read
Biodiversity
ECIU's Matt Williams assesses the government's recent trees and peat action plans, and how they might fit into the government's wider net zero strategy
20 May 2021
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6 min read
Legislation
Defra unveils sweeping package of biodiversity and habitat policies, designed to halt species decline and trigger £500m tree planting programme
18 May 2021
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5 min read
Offsets
Reforestation can capture CO2, boost biodiversity, and is a key component of many firms' net zero strategies, but handled incorrectly it can also have disastrous environmental impacts, scientists warn
26 January 2021
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7 min read
Policy
Over next five months more than 500 hectares of trees are to be planted in 10 community forests across England, the government has announced
07 December 2020
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3 min read
Technology
From street trees to green walls, nature-based approaches are shown to deliver significant environmental and economic benefits for developers and communities
28 August 2020
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2 min read
Technology
Telecoms giant to provide Internet of Things sensors to aid research into tree growth and their potential for carbon for CO2 storage
03 August 2020
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2 min read
Biodiversity
International Union for the Conservation of Nature launches guidelines to help businesses and governments design effective tree planting and nature restoration projects that align with climate targets
23 July 2020
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3 min read
