Forestry and Tree Health Resources
A selection of links, organised by category, to other, generally non-commercial, biomass related websites and resources, including local producer groups
Ecological Site Classification (ESC) will help forest managers to select tree species, and to make related decisions based on an appreciation of the ecological potential of sites. The classification focuses on the key factors of site that influence tree growth, and that are important to the rest of the ecosystem....
Why cultivation of soil in the urban and peri-urban greenspace environment is important and a summary of cultivation techniques
The benefits and practical considerations on the addition of compost to soil to improve soil quality in greenspace projects
Flooding is a major environmental hazard facing the UK and one that is expected to increase with climate change. Societal impacts and economic damages are likely to escalate, with major floods already costing multiple £billion. These concerns are driving a more sustainable approach to flood risk management involving greater working...
What are the properties of soil and how do they determine the ability of the soil to perform a variety of functions indicative of a healthy soil
The Society and Environment Research Group along with our economist colleagues provide a range of social and economic research services to the forestry and environment sectors including: Advice on the design and conduct of social and economic research Research project design and management Advice on social and economic issues in forestry and...
General advice on the management of (bacterial) bleeding cankers on oak
Fencing is a necessary but expensive forest management operation. While it is possible to erect a fence that is completely effective against any animal, this is usually too costly. Any forest fence is a compromise between expense and effectiveness.
Practical considerations and challenges to how urban greenspace can help mitigate local climate change by helping to cool the urban climate
A synopsis of the Lowland Habitat Networks in Scotland report (below), including examples of how networks of non-wooded habitats and their integration in different landscape settings could benefit landscapes in the Scottish Lowlands. By Darren Moseley and Mike Smith. Full report: Developing lowland habitat networks in Scotland: Phase 2 (PDF-3207K)...
What is urban and peri-urban woodland and what are its benefits and practical considerations for its establishment and management