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) […]
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Our plant quality testing service for nursery managers and foresters involves a series of physiological tests to characterise a plant’s condition. We give samples a ‘quality’ rating which indicates an expected survival percentage after planting.
Service overview
Our plant quality testing and advice provides our customers with essential information on the physiological and morphological quality of their […]
Ancient woodland
Woodland which has been in continuous existence since 1600 (1750 in Scotland).
Awaiting validation
Status for a Woodland Carbon Code project or group that is undergoing assessment by a certification body.
Bioenergy
Energy from any fuel that is derived from biomass.
Biomass
Material that is derived from living, or recently living, biological organisms.
Biosecurity
A set of precautions that aim to prevent the […]
The softwood processing sector in Great Britain has been built around the use of a very small number of timber-producing species – predominantly Sitka spruce. The recent increase in outbreaks of host-specific tree pests and diseases has led to an interest in diversification, through planting a wider range of tree species, to mitigate any risk […]
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) […]
Wood productionSources
Figures on UK wood production (or removals) are compiled from a variety of sources:
Forestry Commission (FC), Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and Forest Service (FS) administrative records – for all removals from FC/NRW/FS woodlands;
the Private Sector Softwood Removals Survey – for softwood removals from private sector woodlands and
statistics on deliveries – for total hardwood removals.
The […]
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