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The land capability classification for forestry is based on an assessment of the degree of limitation imposed by the physical factors of soil, topography and climate on the growth of trees and on silvicultural practices. The principal tree species considered are those broadleaves and conifers commonly grown in Britain, and...

The land capability classification for forestry is based on an assessment of the degree of limitation imposed by the physical factors of soil, topography and climate on the growth of trees and on silvicultural practices. The principal tree species considered are those broadleaves and conifers commonly grown in Britain, and...

Resources relevant to Forests and People. General The natural choice: securing the value of nature (2011). HM Government. National Parks across the UK have policies and strategies for public access and community engagement (many Local Authorities also have access strategies) – www.nationalparks.uk/ Delivery mechanisms   Equality analysis – Equality analysis...

The ecosystem services concept helps describe the benefits which humans receive from nature and natural processes in a way that can influence policy and management decision-making. The ability of trees, woodlands and forests to provide a wide range of ecosystem services is very much dependent on where they are located...

Afforestation affects bogs by triggering physical, chemical and biological changes within the environment. The primary purpose of bog restoration is to re-create wildlife habitat. This Technical Paper addresses the case for restoration, the basic principles that should be considered, the special case of cracked peat, and results from and practical...

The ability to accurately identify tree and shrub seedlings is invaluable to anyone with an interest in forests and woodlands and it is fundamental to practical woodland management. However, identifying seedlings in their first year of growth is not as straightforward as identifying adult trees and shrubs, as they are...

Who we collaborate with We work with a wide range of organisations and individuals in regional, national and transnational research projects. Our collaborative approach is suitable for commercially focused and privately funded studies as well as strategic and fundamental science projects funded through national and European research programmes. We work...

Forestry Statistics is a compilation of statistics on woodland, forestry and primary wood processing in the UK. Where possible, statistical information in this publication covers the whole of the United Kingdom, and is broken down for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. However, there are some topics for which data...

This Bulletin endeavours to fill in the gaps in our knowledge of poplar cultivation. The choice of varieties is bewildering, and is becoming rapidly more so as new hybrids are produced.

This Leaflet discusses forest management in relation to stream conservation, as well as stream health and improvement.

A selection of biomass related guidance notes and documents from DEFRA, DECC the Forestry Commission and other sources

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...