Cumbria Woodlands and Grown in Britain presented two webinars in March 2025, which you can now watch on our YouTube channel.
The first is - Making Woodland Work
Chaired by Dougal Driver, CEO of Grown In Britain, the panel included:
- Lochlan Dulson, Cumbria Woodlands
- Peter Fox, Forestry Commission
- Jo Clark, Future Trees Trust
- Charles Robinson, Robinson Forestry
- Joan Webber, Forest Research
The presentations and discussions included:
- Practical silviculture approaches that enhance timber quality while maintaining financial viability
- Current and emerging markets across timber, carbon, nature, and water
- Essential certification pathways including Grown in Britain and Plant Healthy standards
- Critical updates on current and emerging pest and disease challenges
The second webinar is - Demystifying Woodland Grants and Regulation 2025
Chaired by Lochlan Dulson of Cumbria Woodlands, the panel included:
- Peter Fox, Forestry Commission
- Dougal Driver, Grown in Britain
- Charles Robinson, Robinson Forestry
The discussion included:
- The new Countryside Stewardship offer – what you need to know and how to prepare
- Practical applications of grant options to support effective woodland management
- Understanding revenue potential and option stacking opportunities
- Essential updates on regulatory requirements, including Felling Licences and Plant Health Notices
Find out more about Grown In Britain here- https://www.growninbritain.org/
Both webinars are available freely thanks to support from the Trees Call to Action Fund. The fund was developed by Defra in partnership with the Forestry Commission and is being delivered by the Heritage Fund.