Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 8:46PM Two new films outlining the need and procedures for biosecurity to reduce the risk of spreading woodland diseases were launched at the Institute of Chartered Foresters annual conference last week. Aiming to combat Phytophthora ramorum and Phytophthora kernoviae the films can be viewed online by clicking the links below.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 5:18AM According to their latest newsletter (No.3, click below for PDF), the Independent Panel on Forestry will be publishing their final report on 4th July, presumably making an ironic declaration of their independence. The Panel has made 10 visits to woodlands in the year since being formed, which in the grand scheme of things doesn't sound like very much given their remit to pronounce a future for English forestry. However, given the list of projects and partnerships they've seen, it's hard to see how they can't be impressed with the role played by the Forestry Commission. 'This highlighted the inter-relationships between Forestry Commission staff,' they say in the newsletter, 'forestry agents, voluntary sector organisations and local project leads.'
You can find more details of the Panel's visits at www.defra.gov.uk/forestrypanel or download the latest newsletter below. To subscribe to the newsletter email forestrypanel@defra.gsi.gov.uk.
Click to download Independent Panel on Forestry Newsletter No.3, May 2012.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 9:09PM The folk behind Mission:Explore Food are asking followers to choose the cover of the new book, set to be published in September. Follow them at thegeographycollective.wordpress.com.
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 10:49PM A job in Wales with the social forestry initiative, Tir Coed, has been announced, with applications closing on 23rd May. An initial 9-month fixed term appointment of 22.5 hours per week could be extended if funds are secured. The pay scale is £20-24k, FTE. Visit www.tircoed.org.uk to learn more about their work, and email Angie Martin at angie@tircoed.org.uk for more details and an application form.
Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 11:08PM The Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) is looking for a new Deputy Director, based near Oxford. Find out more at www.charteredforesters.org/vacancy.
