Stem straightness is important in determining tree and log value. The ability to make an effective assessment before harvesting is useful for forest managers and practitioners to improve forecasting, planning, marketing and resource use. This Technical Note describes three methods for assessing stem straightness in standing trees: visual assessment, photogrammetric measurement and terrestrial lidar. It […]
Introduction to a manual of advice and guidance about managing different aspects of forest, wood and timber infected by Phytophthora ramorum and Phytophthora kernoviae (previously P. kernovii)
Best Practice Guidance for Land Regeneration is a series of Guidance Notes based on research and practical experience in the restoration of brownfield land for woodland and urban greening.
Information, management advice and guidance on ramorum disease of forest trees and plants, and its causal agent, Phytophthora ramorum. Also known as sudden oak death, sudden larch death and larch tree disease
The Tree Health Diagnostic and Advisory Service provide advice and where possible diagnosis and identification of tree pests and pathogens.
Range of services:
Reporting tree pests and diseases
If you are reporting a tree pest or disease, please use TreeAlert
What is TreeAlert?
TreeAlert is the online reporting tool for tree pests and diseases, managed by Forest Research with funding from […]
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