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 […]
How Forest Research social and economic scientists have explored what Britain’s trees and woodlands mean to people, how they are used and how they can contribute to the social and cultural life of the country.
Trees and forests in British society – Ten years of social science (PDF-1742K)
Over the past 15 or so years, although generally […]
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.
Explanation of the system for licensing hauliers and wood processors in the United Kingdom (UK) to move and handle wood and timber from forests affected by Phytophthora diseases, to minimise disease spread
My name is Pankajini Samal and I work as a research assistant in the pathology department at Forest Research (FR).
I joined in August 2023 from India, so I’m still very new to FR. My job focuses on the use of molecular biology techniques for managing tree disease. I currently work with Pedro Romon-Ochoa (Scientist – […]
Forests and woodlands bring wide-ranging and diverse benefits to people in Scotland. They are ideal places for people of all ages to participate in leisure, recreation and sports. However, forests are also workplaces. Forestry is an important part of the rural economy, and the production of timber provides revenue for landowners and jobs for the […]
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