Forestry Knowledge Hub
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Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the biochemical reaction through which all green plants, including trees, make their food to live and grow.
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Tree Evolution
As with all living things, trees have evolved over time to fit with their environment, adapting their physical shape and internal functioning to maximise their success within their...
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Nomenclature
‘Nomenclature’ is the word for naming systems used in a specific field. In plant nomenclature, each plant species has a scientific name in Latin. This name is the...
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Champion Trees
Champion trees are individual trees that are important examples of their species because of their enormous size, great age, rarity or historical significance.
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Agroforestry
Agroforestry is the practice of integrating the cultivation of trees, crops and livestock in the same agricultural area for greater productivity and biodiversity.
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Tree Pests and Diseases
A great deal of our British wildlife relies on trees for a place to live or feed. Trees provide homes for many insects, birds and mammals within their...
