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    Traction Aids in Forestry

    Lead Author: Duncan Ireland
    This Technical Note discusses the benefits of traction aids in forestry. Generic types of traction aids and their effects on machine travel are described. Guidance is provided on when and where traction aids should be used along with their characteristics under different operating conditions and their selection according to site. Advantages and disadvantages of using […]
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    [Archive] Choosing provenance in broadleaved trees

    Lead Author: Jason Hubert
    This Information Note reviews evidence from trials and provides recommendations and advice to growers seeking to select the best broadleaved provenances for British conditions.
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    Cableway extraction

    Lead Author: Colin J Saunders
    Cableway extraction.
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    [Archive] An update on nursery propagation and establishment best practice for larch in Britain

    Lead Author: Mike Perks
    This Information Note summarises the results of a series of experiments, including a synthesis of data from previous Forest Research publications, to provide information regarding recent advances in propagation of hybrid larch using cutting production systems.
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    Forest fencing

    Lead Author: Roger Trout
    This publication replaces Forestry Commission Bulletin 102: Forest fencing, published 14 years ago. It recommends best practice principles for managers and practitioners as a guide to planning, assessment and mitigation of adverse factors, in choosing the fence design appropriate for the target species and by indicating the key practical steps in construction.
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    Managing Brash on Conifer Clearfell Sites

    Lead Author: Andy J Moffat
    This Practice Note gives guidance on the range of available options for brash management, and the possible consequences of each option.
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    Protecting the environment during mechanised harvesting operations

    Lead Author: Ian R Murgatroyd
    This Technical Note provides guidance on matching harvesting systems to site conditions to reduce the risk of soil damage and water pollution. It updates some previously identified issues and describes some new techniques. Information is provided on site planning, selection of machines, brash mat construction and maintenance, forest road approaches/drainage and roadside stacking.
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    Small-scale Systems for Harvesting Woodfuel Products

    Lead Author: Andy Hall
    Small woodlands in Great Britain are a potential source of woodfuel for local heating, but there are difficulties identifying efficient harvesting systems. This Technical Note provides guidance on the selection of appropriate systems for small-scale harvesting operations. It considers four factors that influence the overall selection: i) woodland type and woodfuel product(s); ii) site and […]
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    Forestry Statistics 2005

    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    Forestry Statistics is a compendium of statistical information about woodland, forestry and primary wood processing in the UK. Forestry Statistics is now published in web format only. The PDF available here contains the information from the original interactive web pages.
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    [Archive] Forest condition 2004

    Lead Author: Steven J Hendry
    Forest condition 2004