Over the coming months, Coed Cadw/the Woodland Trust in Wales and NFFN Cymru will be running a series of farmer knowledge exchange events. These sessions will explore the benefits of trees and hedgerows on farms, from boosting business resilience to supporting nature recovery, tackling climate change, and improving water, soil, and air quality.
Events will include a mix of in-person workshops and online webinars.
Farm walk: The multi-layered benefits of agroforestry / Taith fferm: Manteision lluosog amaeth-goedwigaeth
21 October | Gwynedd
Join us for a guided farm walk at Fedw Arian exploring how integrating trees on farms can boost resilience and benefit your business.
Ymunwch â ni am daith fferm yn Fedw Arian i archwilio sut y gall integreiddio coed a chynhyrchu bwyd hybu gwydnwch ac elwa’ch busnes.
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Changing the Guard: Practicalities of planting & tree guard options
Join us for a practical farm walk focused on successful tree establishment. We’ll explore various planting techniques and compare the real-world performance of different tree guard options - from traditional plastics to wooden pallets and cactus guards. Ideal for farmers and landowners looking for honest, sustainable insights into protecting new woodland and hedgerows.
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From Grants to Groundwork: A guide to Tree Planting Funding in Wales (webinar)
Navigating tree planting grants in Wales can be complex. We’re here to clear the path. Whether you are looking to plant a hedgerow, small shelterbelt, a community orchard, or a large-scale woodland, this concise webinar is your practical guide to the latest Welsh funding opportunities.
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Practical Hedge Laying: Traditional Skills for Modern Welsh Farms
Hedgerows are an important part of our landscape, as a boundary, shelter and so our wildlife can flourish. They need to be planted and laid in the right way, so they grow strong and survive. This hands-on hedge laying course will equip you with practical skills in planting, maintaining, and assessing hedgerow health.
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Practical Hedge Laying: Traditional Skills for Modern Welsh Farms
Hedgerows are an important part of our landscape, as a boundary, shelter and so our wildlife can flourish. They need to be planted and laid in the right way, so they grow strong and survive. This hands-on hedge laying course will equip you with practical skills in planting, maintaining, and assessing hedgerow health.
More information and booking to follow
Roots for Resilience: Trees for Improved Soil Health and Water Management (webinar)
This webinar explores how strategic agroforestry enhances soil structure and water retention to drive long-term productivity, protect yields against extreme weather, and improve overall farm profitability.
More information and booking to follow
These events have been made possible with thanks to Coed Cadw, the Woodland Trust in Wales, with support from Players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
For more information on how Coed Cadw can support Welsh farmers and landowners, visit here.