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  • Tools and Resources

    Woodland

    What is urban and peri-urban woodland and what are its benefits and practical considerations for its establishment and management
  • Tools and Resources

    2019 – Glossary

    Ancient woodland Woodland which has been in continuous existence since 1600 (1750 in Scotland). Awaiting validation Status for a Woodland Carbon Code project or group that is undergoing assessment by a certification body. Bioenergy Energy from any fuel that is derived from biomass. Biomass Material that is derived from living, or recently living, biological organisms. Biosecurity A set of precautions that aim to prevent the […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Citrus longhorn beetle (Anoplophora chinensis)

    Not present in UK Notifiable – See ‘Report a sighting’ below Scientific name – Anoplophora chinensis (A. chinensis) The citrus longhorn beetle (CLB) is a non-native, wood-boring, cerambycid beetle which is extremely damaging to a wide range of broadleaved tree and shrub species. These include several species native to the United Kingdom (UK), and several which are grown […]
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    Ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus)

    Present in United Kingdom Reportable – see ’Report a sighting’ below Scientific name of causal agent – Hymenoscyphus fraxineus Ash dieback is a highly destructive disease of ash trees (Fraxinus species), especially the United Kingdom’s native ash species, common ash (Fraxinus excelsior). It is caused by a fungus named Hymenoscyphus fraxineus (H. fraxineus), which is of eastern Asian […]
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    Climate amelioration

    Benefits of greenspace for climate amelioration and reduction of the urban heat island effect.
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    Oriental chestnut gall wasp (Dryocosmus kuriphilus)

    Present in UK Notifiable – see ‘Report a sighting’ below Scientific name – Dryocosmus kuriphilus (D. kuriphilus) Oriental chestnut gall wasp (OCGW; Dryocosmus kuriphilus) is an insect pest of sweet chestnut trees (trees in the Castanea genus). Picture: Gyorgy Csoka, Hungary FRI, Bugwood.org Distribution The species is established in several European countries from Germany and the Czech Republic in the north to the Mediterranean […]
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    Oak wilt (Ceratocystis fagacearum)

    Information about oak wilt, a disease of oak (Quercus) trees caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum, also known as Bretziella fagacearum
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    Land regeneration

    How brownfield regeneration schemes can involve the creation and provision of greenspace in urban areas, and examples of land regeneration to greenspace initiatives
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    Fossil fuels and climate change

    A short introduction to the problems of fossil fuel usage and climate change
  • Publications

    Publications on integrated management of forestry operations

    Publications about integrated management issues relevant across a wide range of forest opertaions with recommendations and best practice guidance
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    Woodfuel storage and handling

    The safe handling, delivery and storage of woodfuel to ensure it remains in good condition
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    Flood risk alleviation

    Summary of the use of urban greenspace to reduce flood risk, through riparian woodland on floodplains