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  • Tools and Resources

    2018 – Private Sector Softwood Removals Survey

     Private Sector Softwood Removals Survey Introduction The Private Sector Softwood Removals Survey is an annual survey conducted by the Forestry Commission (in association with the Forest Service) of a sample of harvesting companies in the UK. The survey, which previously covered harvesting companies in Great Britain only, was extended in 2004 to include harvesting companies in Northern Ireland. […]
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    2017 – Felling

     Felling Introduction 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 […]
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    2018 – Environment

     Introduction The statistics presented in the Environment chapter of this release cover: populations of wild birds; public opinion on tree health; and woodland fires.       Woodland fires Wildfires, including woodland fires, are uncontrolled vegetation fires.  Although they can start naturally, the majority are caused by people, either accidentally or deliberately. Wildfires can impact on transport network and power lines; damage property and […]
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    Code of Practice

     Information on Code of Practice
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    2019 – New planting & restocking

     Introduction New planting is the creation of new areas of woodland.  Restocking is the replanting of areas of woodland that have been felled.  New planting can use planting/seeding or natural colonisation.  Restocking can also use planting/seeding or natural regeneration. Data sources and methodology Information about Forestry England (previously Forest Enterprise England), Forestry and Land Scotland (previously Forest Enterprise […]
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    2016 – 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 UK or GB totals. Further information on the data […]
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    2016 – Other deliveries

     Other deliveries Introduction Data on other deliveries comprise the following: shavings – mainly obtained from shavings manufacturers; woodfuel – private sector softwood removals survey, woodfuel suppliers and Expert Group on Timber & Trade Statistics estimates; hardwood round fencing – Expert Group on Timber & Trade Statistics estimates; other miscellaneous products – Expert Group on Timber & Trade Statistics estimates and exports of […]
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    2020 – 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 UK or GB totals.  Further information on the data […]
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    2016 – New planting & restocking

     New planting & restocking Introduction New planting is the creation of new areas of woodland. Restocking is the replanting of areas of woodland that have been felled. New planting can use planting/seeding or natural colonisation. Restocking can also use planting/seeding or natural regeneration. Data sources and methodology Information about Forestry Commission, Natural Resources Wales and Forest Service new planting […]
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    2016 – Woodfuel and pellets

     Wood from various sources can be used for fuel, including roundwood, chips and sawdust from wood processing, specific products such as pellets and briquettes, and recycled wood. The following pages provide data on: recycled wood used for woodfuel (Table 2.30 below); woodfuel supply by sawmills and round fencing manufacturers (Table 2.31); and wood pellet production (Table 2.32). In addition, estimates […]
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    2019 – Timber

     Introduction This page provides an overview of the sources for the timber statistics presented in Chapter 2; more detailed information is provided on the following pages. The chapter covers wood production (removals) from UK woodland, and consumption and production by primary wood processors in the UK.  The timber statistics presented cover both softwood (wood from coniferous trees such as spruce, […]
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    2018 – Trade

     Introduction Statistics on imports and exports are based on the published overseas trade statistics for intra-EU trade and extra-EU trade produced by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and available at www.uktradeinfo.com Data on apparent consumption is derived as UK production plus imports less exports.        Data Sources and Methodology The data obtained from HMRC cover quantities (weights and volumes) […]