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  • Tools and Resources

    2019 – Sawmill Survey

     Introduction The Sawmill Survey is an annual survey conducted by Forest Research (on behalf of the Forestry Commission, Scottish Forestry, Natural Resources Wales and the Northern Ireland Forest Service) of sawmills in the UK that are believed to use UK-grown logs.  The survey comprises a short questionnaire (for smaller mills) and a detailed questionnaire (for larger […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Ecological Site Classification (ESC)

     A web-based decision support system for British forests
  • Tools and Resources

    2017 – Timber

     Introduction This page provides an overview of the sources for the timber statistics presented in Chapter 2; more detailed information is provided on the following pages. The chapter covers wood production (removals) from UK woodland, and consumption and production by primary wood processors in the UK. The timber statistics presented cover both softwood (wood from coniferous trees […]
  • Tools and Resources

    2019 – Finance & prices

     Introduction The statistics presented in the Finance and Prices chapter of this release cover: timber prices; gross value added (GVA); government expenditure on forestry; and grant schemes. Data Sources and Methodology Timber Price Indices: Data sources The Coniferous Standing Sales Price Index and the Softwood Sawlog Price Index are both based on sales of softwood (conifers) by Forestry England, Forestry and Land Scotland, and […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Woodland and archaeology

     An overview of the types of archaeological evidence found in wooded environments and associated issues
  • Service

    Programme 7 Tree health and biosecurity

     Summary of Programme The importance of pests and diseases associated with forest and woodlands in the UK has never been greater, with highly damaging outbreaks, evidence of greater spread and impact, new organisms being introduced through trade pathways, and established pest threats exacerbated by changes in climate and host availability. This programme responds to these challenges, builds […]
  • Tools and Resources

    2018 – Timber

     Introduction This page provides an overview of the sources for the timber statistics presented in Chapter 2; more detailed information is provided on the following pages. The chapter covers wood production (removals) from UK woodland, and consumption and production by primary wood processors in the UK. The timber statistics presented cover both softwood (wood from coniferous trees […]
  • Tools and Resources

    2017 – Public Opinion of Forestry

     Introduction The Forestry Commission has conducted similar surveys of public attitudes to forestry and forestry-related issues every two years since 1995. Three separate surveys were undertaken in 2017; in Scotland, Wales and across the UK as a whole. A survey for Northern Ireland was most recently carried out in 2014. Some questions were asked in all of […]
  • Tools and Resources

    2018 – Public Opinion of Forestry

     Introduction The Forestry Commission has conducted similar surveys of public attitudes to forestry and forestry-related issues every two years since 1995. Three separate surveys were undertaken in 2017; in Scotland, Wales and across the UK as a whole. A survey for Northern Ireland was most recently carried out in 2014. Some questions were asked in all of […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Habitat fragmentation – Practical considerations

     Issues and practical considerations of habitat fragmentation caused by the provision of urban greenspace
  • Tools and Resources

    Reasons for increased incidence of bleeding canker of horse chestnut

     The incidence of bleeding canker on horse chestnut trees is increasing because of bacterium Pseudomonas.
  • Tools and Resources

    2016 – Finance & prices

     Introduction The statistics presented in the Finance and Prices chapter of this release cover: timber prices; financial returns from forestry investment; gross value added (GVA); government expenditure on forestry; and grant schemes. Figures on financial returns from forestry are produced by another organisation; they are not designated as National Statistics, but are provided to give additional context. Data Sources and Methodology Timber Price Indices: […]