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    Collaborative frameworks in land management: a case-study of wild deer in Britain

    The page summarises the work of an interdisciplinary project, funded by the Rural Economy and Land Use Programme of the UK Research Councils, to develop collaborative and sustainable management of natural resources in Britain.
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    Using dye markers to reduce pesticide use

    Lead Author: I Willoughby
    Colourants used as dye markers may allow the better targeting of pesticide sprays, and could help to protect operators, as well as reducing overall levels of pesticide use in forestry.
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    New timber architecture in Scotland

    Lead Author: Peter Wilson
    This publication illustrates 90 exemplar projects and demonstrates clearly that there is no single building type unsuited to the use of this adaptable, variable and infinitely renewable material.
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    Smell of the rosin noise of the saw

    This is the story of forestry in and around Knapdale and Lochaweside, based on the memory of those who lived and work in forestry, knitted together from personal recollections.
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    Selecting nozzles for hand-held applicators

    Lead Author: Bill J Jones
    This Technical Note provides guidance on the selection of appropriate spray nozzle(s) for use in the application of pesticides. Influences on selection, such as type of target, weather conditions, pesticide formulation, spray equipment and spray quality, are described. Information is provided on the British Crop Protection Nozzle Code. Types of nozzle and their functions, care […]
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    European network for vegetation management

    Aims to reduce dependence on herbicides in Europe’s forests by sharing best practice and encouraging collaboration across the EU
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    Forestry Statistics 2006

    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 a web format only. The PDF available here contains the information from the original interactive web pages.
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    Ffeithiau a ffigurau’r coedwigaeth 2006

    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    Crynodeb o Ystadegau Ynglyn a Choetiroedd a Choedwigoedd. A summary of statistics about woodland and forestry (Welsh/English)
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    Forestry facts and figures 2006

    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    A summary of statistics about woodland and forestry.
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    Mechanised Spraying Systems for Herbicide Use in Forestry

    Lead Author: Bill J Jones
    This Technical Note outlines these application methods and provides details on the components of mechanised sprayers and herbicide delivery systems. Information is also provided on pre- and post-storage maintenance, sprayer testing and spray drift management. Conclusions and recommendations give guidance for the use of mechanised sprayers in forestry.