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    Factors influencing woodfuel production by private landowners: a scoping study in Fife

    Lead Author: Joanna Secker Walker

    Presentation to the Farm Woodlands Forum (June 2009) Woodfuel – social and economic dimensions This publication is part a series of reports and presentations from research to understand the challenges of using trees, woods and forests in an effective woodfuel sector, how and why private woodlands owners produce woodfuel, what...

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    Stakeholder perceptions of short-rotation forestry for energy – Literature review

    Lead Author: Norman Dandy

    Research conducted in order to further understanding of the social viability of short-rotation forestry in the British landscape. Woodfuel – social and economic dimensions This publication is part a series of reports and presentations from research to understand the challenges of using trees, woods and forests in an effective woodfuel...

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    Understanding private land-manager decision-making: A framework for forestry

    Lead Author: Norman Dandy

    This report synthesises substantial research relating to private land-management, including previous work by Forest Research. Drawing on both primary and secondary sources, it describes a Framework within which to understand the influences upon land-manager decision-making. By Norman Dandy. Related pages People, trees and woodlands Social forestry research

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    TreeGeneration: A review of the urban forestry pilot project for North East Wales

    Lead Author: Forest Research

    Review of pilot project promoting a substantial increase in the planting of new trees and woodlands in urban environments in counties of Wrexham and Flintshire to determine the potential for a national urban forestry initiative for Wales. Related pages People, trees and woodlands Social forestry research

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    Offenders and nature – Policy into practice

    Lead Author: Forest Research

    Employment for ex-offenders: an innovative approach By Claudia Carter. Related pages People, trees and woodlands Social forestry research

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    The social and cultural values, and governance, of street trees

    Lead Author: Norman Dandy

    Climate change and street trees project – Social Research Report. Understanding the social and cultural values associated with street trees in the urban environment and the governance context in which decisions about their management are made. By Norman Dandy. Related pages People, trees and woodlands Social forestry research

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    Leisure landscapes

    Lead Author: Suzanne Martin

    Exploring the role of forestry in tourism By Suzanne Martin. Related pages People, trees and woodlands Social forestry research

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    2011 – Health benefits of street trees

    Lead Author: Vadims Sarajevs

    Review of recent evidence of health benefits provided by street trees with special attention given to the economic estimates of such benefits. By Vadims Sarajevs. Related pages People, trees and woodlands Social forestry research

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    A sort of magical place: people’s experiences of woodlands in northwest and southeast England

    Lead Author: Liz O'Brien

    This publication aims to give land managers, policymakers and all those with a wide interest in forestry a picture of how people relate to woodlands and the natural environment. To obtain a hardcopy of this report (price £10) contact Joanne Davies of Forest Research at Alice Holt Lodge, Farnham, Surrey.

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    Trees Outside of Woodland: An exploration of social and cultural values

    A photo essay based on interviews with 16 arts and humanities practitioners and academics, focusing on their relationship with Trees Outside of Woodland. Key themes that emerge include childhood memories and experiences, emotional connections and the interconnectedness of humans and nature.

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    Cultural value of trees, woods and forests – Executive Summary

    Lead Author: Paul Tabbush

    Summary from study that explored how cultural values are identified, explored and taken into account in forest planning and decision-making processes. You may also download the full report(PDF-438K) here. By Paul Tabbush.

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    Valuing the mental health benefits of woodlands – In Brief

    This research is the first of its kind to value the mental health benefits associated with the UK’s woodlands