Forestry and Tree Health Resources
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Information about horse chestnut leaf miner moth (Cameraria ohridella), a pest of horse chestnut (Aesculus) trees and some Acer species
Introduction This chapter contains statistics on: UK woodland area; certified woodland area; areas of new planting and restocking; and felling. Estimates for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are included in addition to UK totals. International comparisons are provided in the International Forestry chapter. Further information on the data sources...
List of and links to the social, economic and environmental benefits of greenspace and implementation of green infrastructure
Introduction This chapter contains information on: employment in forestry and wood processing; health & safety; and numbers of businesses. All of the statistics presented in this chapter relate to UK totals. Further information on the data sources and methodology used to compile the figures is provided in the Sources chapter....
Information and reports from various Public opinion of forestry surveys
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...
Forestry Facts and Figures 2024: correction On Thursday 26 September 2024 we published this year’s summary of forestry statistics, Forestry Facts and Figures 2024. The statistics are compiled by Forest Research on behalf of the forestry authorities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and provide information on woodland area...
The information shown below in Table 6.1 has been obtained from the following general population household surveys. UK Day Visits Surveys (1994, 1996, 1998) GB Day Visits Survey (2002/3) Scottish Recreation Survey (2004 to 2012) England Leisure Visits Survey (2005) Welsh Outdoor Recreation Survey (2008, 2011, 2014) Monitor of Engagement...
The information shown below in Table 6.1 has been obtained from the following general population household surveys. UK Day Visits Surveys (1994, 1996, 1998) GB Day Visits Survey (2002/3) Scottish Recreation Survey (2004 to 2012) England Leisure Visits Survey (2005) Welsh Outdoor Recreation Survey (2008, 2011, 2014) Monitor of Engagement...
Practical considerations for urban greenspace sites with regards to colonisation by particular invasive species
The information shown below in Table 6.1 has been obtained from the following general population household surveys. UK Day Visits Surveys (1994, 1996, 1998) GB Day Visits Survey (2002/3) Scottish Recreation Survey (2004 to 2012) England Leisure Visits Survey (2005) Welsh Outdoor Recreation Survey (2008, 2011, 2014) Monitor of Engagement...
Project addressing knowledge gaps in the drought response of a variety of UK tree species, to inform future decision-making.
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