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Summary of Programme The move to a low carbon economy is expected to place an increasing demand on timber and forest products and there is a need to increase our domestic production to support sustainable economic growth in the sector. Increasing demand for sustainable construction and infrastructure materials as well...
The UKFS is the technical standard for forestry across the UK, which provides the foundation for sustainable forest management. It has been developed specifically for forestry in the UK and is based on applying internationally agreed criteria which support the delivery of sustainable forest management and recognise the need to...
Description of the research and knowledge development on the effects of climate change on forests and forestry in Scotland
Description of the research and knowledge development on the effects of climate change on forests and forestry in England
The page summarises Forest Research’s studies into social and economic issues influencing development of the woodfuel sector.
Learn more about the Nature for Climate Fund (NCF), our role, and the research themes our work will cover.
Practising sustainable forestry means managing our forests in a way that meets our needs at present, but that does not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their needs. They will rightly expect that their forests and woodlands offer at least the same benefits and opportunities as we enjoy...
This Research Note summarises recent research on the carbon balances of two forest stands: an upland Sitka spruce plantation in Harwood Forest in the northeast of England, and a lowland deciduous oak plantation in Alice Holt Forest in southeast England.
The Climate Ready Forest Network aims to support the forest sector in Scotland become more resilient to climate change.
The UK governments have set out their requirements for sustainable forest management in the UK Forestry Standard. Available both as ePub and PDF.
This Corporate Plan sets out clearly how Forestry Commission England aimed to deliver the Government’s public service agreements on: mitigating dangerous climate change; securing a healthy natural environment; and improving quality of life.
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