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Overview of the lifecycle Gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) with photographs.

Project addressing knowledge gaps in the drought response of a variety of UK tree species, to inform future decision-making.

Managing the harvesting operation

The first thing to consider when planning to manually remove oak processionary moth (OPM) nests and caterpillars (larvae) is personal protection from contact with the caterpillars’ irritating hairs. It is not only the caterpillars which pose a risk: OPM nests (pictured below) also contain thousands of hairs shed by the caterpillars. These continue to...

Summary of the use of urban greenspace to reduce erosion control and surface runoff due to stabilisation by tree roots and grasses

Red band needle blight is an economically important disease affecting a number of coniferous trees, in particular pines. The disease has a world-wide distribution but until recently it was mainly of concern in the Southern Hemisphere. In much of the world, including Britain, it is caused by the fungus Dothistroma...

Black poplar is Great Britain’s rarest native hardwood and there is considerable interest in conserving the genetic diversity present in the remaining population. However, multiplication by vegetative propagation has led to issues in identifying and selecting genetically diverse native planting material. The ability to use DNA markers to identify poplars...

How soil management can reduce risks of archaeological damage from soil erosion and compaction

Greenspace as a feature of the urban landscape taking many forms, and serving many purposes

General background information about woodfuel and biomass

Information on the use of greenspace for transport networks for sustainable travel, commuting and recreation

Introduction This chapter presents a range of information about the woodland environment, mostly using sources that are outside the scope of National Statistics. They are included to provide additional context to the topic. Estimates for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are included, where possible, in addition to GB or...