An annual forest health survey has been conducted in Great Britain since 1984 (Binns et al., 1985, 1986; Innes el al., 1986). From the outset, the survey has been designed to determine both the extent of any deterioration in crown condition and, if possible, its causes. Over the years a number of changes have been […]
This Technical Note is produced as a guide to the latest developments in wildfire fighting techniques and is the second in a series of three on forest fire control. The others are: Planning controlled burning operations in forestry and Burning forest residues.
This Technical Note is produced as a guide to the planning of controlled burning operations in forests and is the first in a series of three on forest fire control. The others are: Forest and moorland fire suppression and Burning forest residues.
This Technical Note is produced as a guide to the latest developments in burning forest residues and is the third in a series of three on forest fire control. The others are: Planning controlled burning operations in forestry and Forest and moorland fire suppression.
This Technical Note contains information on the 1999 and 2001 harvesting machine censuses. As 31% fewer returns were received in 2001 a meaningful comparison of numbers cannot be made, but an indication of trends is given.
This Technical Note focuses on best practice and suitability of mounding methods using mechanised excavators on a variety of site types. Dense brash is recognised as a major hindrance to mounding. The success of techniques for dealing with this problem and brash mats produced during mechanised harvesting are discussed as are methods of assisting an […]
Small woodlands in Great Britain are a potential source of woodfuel for local heating, but there are difficulties identifying efficient harvesting systems. This Technical Note provides guidance on the selection of appropriate systems for small-scale harvesting operations. It considers four factors that influence the overall selection: i) woodland type and woodfuel product(s); ii) site and […]
This Technical Paper summarises the present extent of native woodland in Scotland, which is a substantially greater resource than has previously been recognised, reviews the planting and natural regeneration of native woodlands over the past 5 years, and considers the value of existing survey information in relation to the preparation of the UK Habitat Action […]
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