Spotlight: The Forestry Market – March 2026
Contains 2 articles"UK forestry investment market performance, tree planting progress and climate change impact."
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UK tree planting progress and the future of commercial forestry
"Balancing competing forestry objectives"
Helping trees handle the heat
"The UK has seen rising temperatures, with the ten hottest years all occurring since 1990"
UK Cross Sector Outlook 2026: Rural
"What does the future hold for UK land? From shifting agricultural policies and food security to energy, housing, and environmental targets, Kelly Hewson-Fisher explores why rural land is in demand and what’s driving change."
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5 forestry pests and diseases that are not common in the UK. Yet.
"In recent decades, new tree pests and diseases have increased in the UK."
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Creating new woodlands: top tips for funding applications
"Woodland creation remains a key step in the journey to achieving Net Zero. To encourage new planting, there are a number of funding schemes available with either a UK-wide scope or targeted at devolved nations."
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The vital importance of ancient and veteran trees
"Veteran and ancient trees are among the most remarkable natural treasures in the UK, offering unparalleled ecological and landscape value. "
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5 technologies set to revolutionise the forestry sector
"The Forestry Commission recently approved the largest commercial forest in England since the 1980s. The site in County Durham will be roughly the same size as the City of London and will host 31 species across a total of 600,000 trees. "
Spotlight: The Forestry Market
Contains 2 articles"In this Spotlight, we report on the performance of the UK forestry investment market during the 2024 forest year (1 Oct 23 – 30 Sep 24). We review the targets and incentivisation for tree planting and focus on the impacts and mitigation of risk from pests and diseases threatening the UK’s forests and woodlands. In addition, we look at technology for future forestry management."
Planting dynamics
"Significant tree planting progress was made during the 2023/2024 planting year, but land availability brings new challenges"
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