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    The UK Forestry Standard 2023

    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...

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    Ecological impacts of ash dieback and mitigation methods

    Lead Author: Alice Broome

    Ash is a widespread species which makes a substantial contribution to many landscapes. Ash trees are affected by ash dieback, a disease caused by a fungus. It is clear from the European experience of the disease that a significant number of ash trees could be lost from woodlands in the...

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    Potential impacts of drought and disease on forestry in Scotland

    Lead Author: Sarah Green

    This study identified 288 medium or high drought risk forest sites in eastern Scotland, 125 of which include Sitka spruce as a major component. Sitka spruce is intolerant of drought and is known to have previously experienced drought damage such as tree mortality and stem cracking in eastern Scotland. Cases...

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    The influence of climate change on forest insect pests in Britain

    Lead Author: David Wainhouse

    Predicting future risks of damage by insect pests is an important aspect of forest management. Climate change has the potential to affect forest pests and their impact on trees through higher temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events. Warmer temperatures are likely to have complex effects on...

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    Key Actions 2023-2024

    Key action Progress Publish Research Report ‘Rapid Review of Evidence on Biodiversity in Great Britain’s Commercial Forests’ Complete Publish NCF funded research to evaluate and support land manager engagement for woodland creation Complete Operationalise remote sensing to support the identification of woodland creation throughout Scotland andEngland Complete Secure ISO17025 accreditation...

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    PREPSYS

    Multi partner research project on risk-based strategies to prepare for and manage the invasive emerald ash borer and bronze birch borer.

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    SMARTIES

    Mariella Marzano

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    Summary of research assessing and communicating animal disease risks for countryside users

    This programme will help those involved in the countryside to understand better how to deal with diseases such as Lyme Disease, how to communicate the degree of risk effectively, and how to encourage preventative action

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    Factsheet: Climate change and tree diseases

    The three main fungal root pathogens already present in the UK, causing significant damage in forestry, are described along with the likely impact of climate change on their spread and severity.

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    Factsheet: Climate change and diseases of tree foliage

    The six main foliar pathogens already causing significant damage to conifers and broadleaved tree species in the UK are described along with the likely impact of climate change on their spread and severity.

  • Research

    The dendroclimatic and dendrochronological background to Acute Oak Decline

    Using tree ring measurements (dendrochronology) and stable isotope analysis, the research aims to examine the stem growth and tree health histories of Acute Oak Decline (AOD)-affected trees, to look for evidence of predisposition to AOD, the impact of AOD on recent growth, and correlation with A. biguttatus attack.