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    Study finds site-specific factors more important than regional climate in determining urban tree growth

     Study finds site-specific factors more important than regional climate in determining urban tree growth
  • Research

    Urban networks for people and biodiversity

     Habitat networks are a key mechanism for reversing the effects of fragmentation on biodiversity while delivering other social and environmental benefits. This research aims to clarify and propose a direction for the implementation of networks in urban environments
  • Research

    Alternatives to conventional plastic tree shelters

     This research aims to determine the practicality, durability, and efficacy of non-plastic biodegradable tree shelters and other tree protection methods, as alternatives to using tree shelters made from conventional plastics.
  • News

    Understanding the contribution of forests to human health and well-being
  • News

    Fun and fitness in the forest
  • Tools and Resources

    Tree species and provenance

     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.
  • Tools and Resources

    OPM Manual – 12. Pictures

     Photographs of moths, caterpillars and nests of the oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea) in a variety of situations.
  • Tools and Resources

    2018 – Volume certified

     Respondents to the industry surveys run by Forest Research were asked to report on volumes of wood that are certified.  75% of private sector softwood removals in 2017 were from certified sources (Table 2.28).  The percentage of private sector softwood removals that are certified has fluctuated over recent years; industry experts have indicated a general reduction in […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Urban Tree Manual

     The Urban Tree Manual provides advice on selecting and procuring the right tree for the right place in urban areas. It also highlights long term issues of the threats to existing trees from pests, disease and climate change, and describes the benefits to the environment and for well-being that urban trees can provide.
  • Tools and Resources

    2017 – Volume certified

     Respondents to surveys run by Forest Research were asked to report on volumes certified. 67% of private sector softwood removals in 2016 were from certified sources (Table 2.28). The percentage of private sector softwood removals that are certified has fluctuated over recent years; industry experts have indicated a general reduction in the level of certification […]
  • Tools and Resources

    2019 – Sources

     This chapter provides background information on the statistics presented in this release. It covers the data sources and methodology used to produce the statistics, information on quality measures and on any revisions to historic data and links to further information. Further details on quality are provided in quality reports for selected topics and for individual surveys, available from […]
  • Tools and Resources

    2019 – Forest carbon stock

     Forest carbon stock is the amount of carbon that has been sequestered from the atmosphere and is now stored within the forest ecosystem, mainly within living biomass and soil, and to a lesser extent also in dead wood and litter.  Table 4.1 presents estimates of UK forest carbon stock that were compiled in 2018 for submission […]