After 2015 sales performance unprecedented in its previous 25-year history, British Hardwood Tree Nursery (BHT) plans to invest, expand and promote into 2017 and the changes are already taking shape on site. Investing over £90K on the expansion in Lincolnshire, the developments include a fifth shed, additional mezzanine and refurbishment in an existing shed, new staff quarters and a dedicated commercial site entrance.
British Hardwood Tree Nursery were first time exhibitors at last week's APF UK forestry and arboriculture event at Ragley Hall, Alcester. Blessed with mainly dry and bright weather, the team made the most of the opportunity to network and liaise with forestry and arb contacts, old and new.
The most-celebrated of UK woodland and trees events will take place for the 42nd time this year - but for the first time, the BHT team will be on show, too. Alongside over 300 organisations and representing the cream of UK tree suppliers, we'll be on hand to meet our customers, suppliers and prospects from 15-17 September at Ragley Estate in Alcester, Warwickshire.
Just released by the Government, alarming figures show that although it committed to plant 11 million trees from 2015-2020, it will fall short unless dramatic measures are taken.
UK scientists have identified the country’s first ash tree that shows tolerance to ash dieback, raising the possibility of using selective breeding to develop strains of trees that are tolerant to the disease
The window for mid-tier Countryside Stewardship Grant applications and capital grants for wood & hedge creation is now open. How long have you got to apply? Here's the official timeline from the Government's website.
[NOW CLOSED] Your Woodland and Hedge Planting Grants: What will you apply for this year?
The window for mid-tier Countryside Stewardship Grant applications and capital grants for wood & hedge creation is now open, following recent grant news update.
The significance of biosecurity has risen up the political and horticultural agendas over recent months, which makes the sourcing, keen selection and healthy planting of new trees ever more important.
Important news for farmers and estate owners - early indications are in for the next round of hedgerow grants. For those with planting schemes who seek support from Countryside Stewardship, the NFU have announced details of the options that will be available in early 2016.
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