ONE of the UK’s leading woodland creation, management, timber harvesting and landscaping companies has announced its support for a tree improvement charity. 

Tilhill will now help the Future Trees Trust’s (FTT) research across a number of hardwood species, with the group dedicated to improving broadleaved trees to increase their timber yield and resilience. 

As well delivering environmental, social and economic benefits, FFT aims provide improved seed to nurseries for foresters to access the highest standards of planting stock available.

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David Edwards, forestry director at Tilhill, said: “The work of Future Trees Trust is vital for the future of our woodlands, where trees need to be resilient to the impacts of climate change such as pests and diseases. 

“Tilhill is, therefore, pleased to be able to offer our ongoing support to such important work.”

Jo Clark, head of research at Future Trees Trust, said: “We’re delighted with Tilhill’s continued support of our work. Their donation will fund important research to secure a future for broadleaved trees. 

“Because our trees have been selected for superior growth and form, using improved planting stock, this can help a crop get established more quickly, resulting in reduced weed control, a shorter rotation, and increased recoverable volume.

“As these trees come from a wide genetic base, they are likely to remain healthier for longer, have greater ability to adapt to changes in climate and sequester more carbon.”