Why woods are so important for nature – Forestry Commission All woodlands can deliver for nature, with connected networks of ancient and native woodland and other wildlife-rich habitats creating an ‘engine room’ driving nature recovery throughout the
Environmental benefits of woodland - Forest Research Planting and managing woodlands is one of the most effective and efficient ways we have of removing atmospheric carbon and otherwise mitigating the effects of climate change
Benefits to landowners | Woodland Carbon Code A native woodland could generate around 400 units per hectare Future income: Once your woodland starts absorbing and storing carbon from the atmosphere, you can sell Woodland Carbon Units your woodland could also bring in revenue from timber products like sawlogs and wood fuel Social and environmental benefits As well as removing carbon dioxide, woodland creation projects provide many social and environmental benefits, including: Enhancing wildlife and biodiversity; Providing shelter
Native Woodlands - so many benefits — Cloudforests Understanding the role of native woodland in flood mitigation and water management reveals a multi-faceted approach to environmental conservation Through strategic planting and management, native woodlands serve as natural defenses against flooding while enhancing water quality
Biodiversity: why native woods are important - Woodland Trust Protecting and creating native woodland is the best way to secure the future of our woodland species Find out more about how we work to ensure the right trees are planted in the right place, and protect the native woods we already have
Natural solutions to climate change: woodlands - The Wildlife Trusts Our woodlands are a key tool in the box when addressing climate change for their carbon storage potential, but are less well known for their potential to limit flooding events, with wet woodlands providing a great service in slowing the flow of water downstream after extreme rain events
Restoration of native woodland through natural regeneration Natural regeneration creates woodlands without the need for tree planting and has a number of important advantages Naturally regenerating trees are sourced from local provenance mature trees ensuring they are well matched to site