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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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    2016 – 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 […]
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    2019 – 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) and […]
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    2017 – 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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    2016 – 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 – Finance & Prices

     Introduction This chapter contains statistics on: timber prices; financial returns from forestry investment; gross value added (GVA); Government expenditure on forestry; and grant schemes. Estimates for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are included, where possible, in addition to UK or GB totals. Further information on the data sources and methodology used to compile the figures is provided in the Sources chapter. Most […]
  • Tools and Resources

    2016 – Finance & Prices

     Introduction This chapter contains statistics on: timber prices; financial returns from forestry investment; gross value added (GVA); Government expenditure on forestry; and grant schemes. Estimates for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are included, where possible, in addition to UK or GB totals. Further information on the data sources and methodology used to compile the figures is provided in the Sources chapter. Most […]
  • Tools and Resources

    2018 – 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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    2017 – 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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    2022 – 8: Finance & Prices

     Introduction This chapter contains statistics on: Estimates for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are included, where possible, in addition to UK or GB totals. Further information on the data sources and methodology used to compile the figures is provided in the Sources chapter. Most of the statistics presented in this chapter have been previously released. Some of […]
  • Tools and Resources

    2018 – 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 and […]
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    2019 – Employment & Businesses

     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. Most of the statistics presented in this chapter have been previously released. Some of […]