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South Yorkshire woodland workers benefit from Austrian know-how
November 22, 2011
A select group of seven woodland mangers and forestry contractors from around South Yorkshire returned home recently from a training week held in the depths of the forests in Austria. Aimed at encouraging sustainable management of neglected woodlands, the project
South Yorkshire Forest Partnership recruiting for a Project Officer
November 3, 2011
*Please note recruitment for this vacancy is now closed* South Yorkshire Forest Partnership is now recruiting for a: Projects Officer (Policy & Communications) £27,052 – £30,851 A unique opportunity has arisen for a Projects Officer (Policy & Communications) to join
Government launches national Green Infrastructure Partnership
October 17, 2011
Last week saw the launch of a new forum to promote green infrastructure. This comes at an important time as consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework draws to a close. This includes proposals that the presence of a Community
New evidence on health benefits of street trees
October 10, 2011
New research has highlighted the benefits of street trees for communities, including improvements to health and associated economic impacts. The report can be downloaded here. One study reviewed indicated that 2 deaths and 2 hospital admissions would be averted per year
Grand opening – Sheffield South St Park!
September 16, 2011
Saturday 17th September saw the grand opening of the Sheaf Valley Park Amphitheatre and Arboretum. The opening ceremony featured the local MP Paul Blomfield, the Mayor of Sheffield Sylvia Dunkley and Sheffield Theatres Chief Executive Dan Bates, as well as South Yorkshire
New EA and FC report on woodland for water
August 26, 2011
The Environment Agency and Forestry Commission have just published an extremely useful document on the benefits of woodland to achieving improvements to the water environment. The guide, produced in partnership with SNH, SEPA, Natural England and Countryside Council for Wales, demonstrates
Independent Panel on Forestry – Call for Views
July 4, 2011
The Panel has been set up to advise Government on the future of England’s forests and woods by April 2012. The terms of reference, state that they should advise “on the future direction of forestry and woodland policy in England”.
Gift that Grows Tree Planting
June 27, 2011
South Yorkshire Forest Partnership recently sponsored and part organised a Gift that Grows tree planting event in Cantley Park, Doncaster, along with several other planting days with local schools and voluntary groups. It was very exiting that we had children from as
Calling all woodland owners – European experts set to help Yorkshires forests
June 3, 2011
European forestry experts will be in South Yorkshire during June and July, advising local Private Forestry Owners on sustainable woodland management and establishing successful woodfuel supply chains. The visit and a series of seminars are part of an ongoing EU
Urban forestry conference in Glasgow: 1-4th June
May 16, 2011
The 14th European Forum on Urban Forestry (EFUF) Conference will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 1 – 4 June 2011. This year’s event focuses on green networks. Its aim is to explore the experiences, issues and opportunities of trying to connect urban