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276 Search Results for forests and people

  • Tools and Resources

    People and the archaeological resource

     Outline of the cultural value of woodland archaeology and links to the social research group
  • Tools and Resources

    Woodfuel: social and economic dimensions

     The page summarises Forest Research’s studies into social and economic issues influencing development of the woodfuel sector.
  • Tools and Resources

    Woodfuel Statistics

     Statistics releases/ publications - woodfuel
  • Service

    Crown Copyright

     You may use and re-use the information featured on this website (not including logos or images) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. When you use this information under this licence, you must include the following attribution: Crown Copyright, courtesy Forestry Commission (date of publication), licensed under the Open Government […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Mammal biodiversity

     The benefits of mammal biodiversity and approaches to increasing diversity and mammals within urban and peri-urban environments
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    [Archive] Creating and managing woodlands around towns
    Lead Author: Simon J. Hodge
    This Handbook describes how to plan, create and manage urban woodlands. The primary role of urban forestry is to provide multi-purpose woodlands which improve the quality of daily life for the 46 million urban people of Britain and so the Handbook goes beyond the technical issues of establishing and managing trees to encompass community involvement, […]
  • Research

    Social and cultural values of woodlands in Vermont, USA

     This page summarises the findings of a Forest Research study to examine the values that people hold for woodlands and trees and assess how public attitudes affect forest management.
  • Publications

    A review of the effects of forest management intensity on ecosystem services for northern European temperate forests with a focus on the UK
    Lead Author: Louise Sing
    Abstract Ecosystem services (ES) are the benefits that people receive from ecosystems. Understanding the impact of forest management on their supply can inform policy and practice for meeting societal demand. The objectives of this paper are to identify and review the effect of management intensity on priority ES supply and identify synergies and trade-offs among ES […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Urban green networks, corridors and linkages

     The background, opportunities, current situation and case studies involved in the planning of greenspace to provide green networks for travel, recreation and biodiversity
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    Insights from behavioural economics for ecosystem services valuation and sustainability
    Lead Author: Darren Moseley
    Ecosystem services refer to the benefits or outputs that people derive from ecosystems. Following the publication of the UK National Ecosystem Assessment there has been a growing interest in assessing the flows of such services and valuing the contribution they make to human well-being. This Research Report draws upon recent evidence (years 2001 to 2012) […]
  • Tools and Resources

    2018 – Environment

     Introduction The statistics presented in the Environment chapter of this release cover: populations of wild birds; public opinion on tree health; and woodland fires.       Woodland fires Wildfires, including woodland fires, are uncontrolled vegetation fires.  Although they can start naturally, the majority are caused by people, either accidentally or deliberately. Wildfires can impact on transport network and power lines; damage property and […]
  • Tools and Resources

    2017 – Environment

     Introduction The statistics presented in the Environment chapter of this release cover: populations of wild birds; public opinion on tree health; and woodland fires.       Woodland fires Wildfires, including woodland fires, are uncontrolled vegetation fires. Although they can start naturally, the majority are caused by people, either accidentally or deliberately. Wildfires can impact on transport network and power lines; damage property and […]