FellingIntroduction
Under the Forestry Act 1967, it is illegal to fell trees in Great Britain without prior approval, although there are a few exceptions (for trees below a specified size, dangerous trees, and very small scale felling operations). There is a presumption against removal of woodland and loss of forest cover in the UK, so felling […]
A selection of links, organised by category, to other, generally non-commercial, biomass related websites and resources, including local producer groups
Practical surveying and monitoring techniques are essential for anyone involved in studying or managing squirrel populations in forests and woodland in Britain. Survey methods can be used to establish the presence of squirrels in a particular area and, if used systematically, can detect significant changes in the distribution or abundance of populations and species over […]
Since Medieval times, designed landscapes have evolved and at times changed dramatically in style and character. Throughout all periods and recognised styles however, trees have been an essential feature. In the 20th century social and economic changes proved challenging times for land management, with a combination of estate fragmentation, decline and changed land-use policies, specifically […]
Resources relevant to forests and climate change.
General
The National Adaptation Programme Making the country resilient to a changing climate (2013). HM Government.
Environmental Reporting Guidelines: including mandatory greenhouse gas emissions reporting guidance (2013) Defra, London.
Government forestry and woodlands policy statement, incorporating the Government’s response to the Independent Panel on Forestry’s final report (2013). Defra, London, and Forestry […]
Guidance developed by Forest Research on the selection of suitable sites for stump harvesting, best practice to maintain sustainable forest management, and research to quantify the risks to soils
Information on over 60 species that are either widely grown in British forests at the present time or which could play an increasing role in the future. Focus is on species which could be expected to produce usable timber in British conditions. Pages outline the natural distribution, summarise our knowledge of their site and climatic preferences and other silvicultural characteristics, and briefly cover information on suitable seed origins and provenances.
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