The existing “woodland” in the Chew Valley covers some 7% of the land area. This figure is derived from the National Forest Inventory (NFI) 2018, compared to 10% cover for England and 13% for the UK as a whole. These … Continued
The ALC map shows where the good and bad quality land is but it doesn’t indicate where arable and grasslands are actually located. Over time arable land is quite stable but it changes from year to year with the crop … Continued
The Chew Valley is rich in protected areas including the Chew Valley Lake which as well as being a reservoir is an important habitat for water birds. The following types of protected areas are strictly excluded from our consideration for … Continued
Grasslands have an important role to play as part of Chew Valley’s agriculture. They are generally on the lower grade land that is less valued for arable crop production and also in more difficult terrain. It is worth noting that … Continued
Where might slivopasture (the integration of trees with livestock) be established in the Chew Valley? We already know that ancient woodland tends to be found hugging the steeper slopes on more marginal land and that there is the opportunity to … Continued
The England Tree Strategy Consultation is now open, closing date 11 September 2020. Here is a good summary of what it is and what you can do: England Tree Strategy – what you can do
Ecosystem Services are: “The direct and indirect contributions of ecosystems to human wellbeing. “ http://www.teebweb.org Ecosystem services fall into four main categories: Provisioning services, including wood, fresh water, clean air, etc. Regulatory services, including climate regulation, water purification, pollination, etc Habitat … Continued
So, you have seen the parish maps and are motivated to increase woodland cover in your parish and need to speak to a specific landowner to encourage them. How can you find them? If you know a local farmer then … Continued
Learning Lessons – not part of the web site Only some people read reports Why double tree cover? This is a question that comes up which needs a ready answer. It is perhaps motivated not so much by an opposition … Continued