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    DNA-based species identification

     Service overview By analysis of DNA extracted from samples, Forest Research can identify the presence of cryptic or reclusive species. For example, this has been useful to conservationists in identifying bat species from droppings collected in roosts (including the common and soprano pipistrelle species), differentiating between red and black grouse droppings, and distinguishing between fox, pine […]
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    Energy crops

     Summary of the use of greenspace for planting energy crops to reduce energy consumption
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    Phytophthora austrocedri disease of juniper and cypress

     Overview of plant pathogen Phytophthora austrocedri – symptoms and diagnosis of juniper infection.
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    2019 – Felling licences

     Table 1.15 shows the area covered by unconditional felling licences issued by the Forestry Commission, Scottish Forestry and Natural Resources Wales in the last 10 years. The figures do not include unconditional felling licences issued to permit thinning of woodlands. The table covers woodland in England, Scotland and Wales that is not owned or managed by […]
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    2023 – 5: Environment

     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 UK totals. Further information on the data […]
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    2016 – Growing stock in GB by ownership and species: Conifers

     Table 1.11 presents the volume of broadleaved growing stock, broken down by principal species, ownership and country. The total volume of broadleaved growing stock in Great Britain in 2012 was 245 million m3 overbark standing (Table 1.11). Oak (28%), Ash (16%) and Beech (12%) accounted for the majority of the broadleaved volume. To some extent, this reflects […]
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    Woodland area by ownership and species: Broadleaves

     Table 1.9 presents the area of broadleaves, broken down by principal species, ownership and country. The most commonly occurring broadleaved species in Great Britain are Birch (accounting for 18% of broadleaf woodland), Oak (16%) and Ash (12%) (Table 1.9). Birch is more dominant in Scotland, accounting for 43% of the broadleaf area there. Table 1.9 Stocked woodland […]
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    2017 – Growing stock by species: broadleaves

     Table 1.11 presents the volume of broadleaved growing stock, broken down by principal species, ownership and country. The total volume of broadleaved growing stock in Great Britain in 2012 was 245 million m3 overbark standing (Table 1.11). Oak (28%), Ash (16%) and Beech (12%) accounted for the majority of the broadleaved volume. To some extent, this reflects the […]
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    2017 – Woodland area by species: broadleaves

     Table 1.9 presents the area of broadleaves, broken down by principal species, ownership and country. The most commonly occurring broadleaved species in Great Britain are Birch (accounting for 18% of broadleaf woodland), Oak (16%) and Ash (12%) (Table 1.9). Birch is more dominant in Scotland, accounting for 43% of the broadleaf area there. Table 1.9 Stocked woodland […]
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    Urban Regeneration and Greenspace Partnership

     Home page with links to main sections: news and events, resources, greenspace in practice, greenspace initiatives, partnerships, about us and contact us
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    Cultivation

     Why cultivation of soil in the urban and peri-urban greenspace environment is important and a summary of cultivation techniques
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    Harvesting health and safety

     Health and safety for harvesting operations