Problems associated with Rhododendron ponticum.
Rhododendron ponticum is a highly invasive species affecting woodland in the UK. It is also a host to two particularly significant diseases affecting our woodlands – Phytophthora ramorum and Phytophthora kernoviae. To control their spread, the eradication of rhododendron, usually by cutting and removal, is an accepted management practice. The […]
To control Rhododendron spread, its eradication, usually by cutting and removal, is an accepted management practice. The regrowth of shoots on rhododendron stumps is however a common. Two papers explore different aspects of this problem.
This publication provides information and evidence supporting the idea that the use and enjoyment of woodlands and green spaces improves people’s overall health and well-being.
By Liz O'Brien.
Forward by Sir Liam Donaldson – Chief Medical Officer for England.
November 2005.
Executive summary
Trees and woodlands: nature’s health service is aimed at a wide range of health professionals and environmental […]
Woodfuel and pelletsIntroduction
Data on woodfuel have been obtained from the following sources:
Sawmill survey and survey of round fencing manufacturers;
Private sector softwood removals survey and woodfuel suppliers;
Expert Group on Timber & Trade Statistics estimates.
Estimates of the quantity of recycled wood used for woodfuel are produced by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (www.woodrecyclers.org).
Data on UK pellet production and […]
Information about the pinewood nematode, also known as pine wilt nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus), which causes pine wilt disease of coniferous trees, and is spread by pine sawyer beetles (Monochamus species).
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