Creating woodland through natural colonisation and natural processes

Recorded on Tuesday, 8th October 2024, this webinar is presented by Sian Atkinson. Creating new woodland through natural processes can have both ecological and financial advantages, but it can also be higher risk than traditional planting. In the Northern Forest, the Woodland Trust and partners are working with landowners to try different approaches. This free webinar will looks at different methods that can be used to facilitate natural colonisation of trees and shrubs, and the funding and support available. Sian is Senior Outreach Manager for the Woodland Trust in Northern England, leading a team of advisers who work with landowners and partners to inspire and facilitate expansion of native tree cover, and sustainable management of ancient woodland. During a 30 year career at the Woodland Trust, Sian has also worked as a site manager, and on policy, evidence and projects at a national level, and has a particular interest in woodland ecology.