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Publications

[Archive] Recycling land for forestry: proceedings of the Forestry Commission and British Land Reclamation Society Conference, University of Wolverhampton

Lead Author: Andy J. Moffat

Eight papers from a conference on restoring disturbed land to forestry, relevant because of the rapid increase in this type of land use in support of urban forestry initiatives. The papers represent a valuable set of opinions, and a basis from which further work in promoting woodland cover on restored disturbed land can be developed. […]

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[Archive] An Ecological Site Classification for forestry in Great Britain with special reference to Grampian, Scotland

Lead Author: Graham D Pyatt

Describes a site classification that provides a sound ecological basis for the sustainable management of forests and resulting timber production, wildlife conservation and other benefits. Applicable to all kinds of woodlands, it incorporates the existing classification of soil types used for many years when selecting silvicultural options. Much of this publication is specific to Grampian […]

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[Archive] Trees for shelter

Lead Author: Harriet Palmer

Proceedings from a highly topical seminar, the main objectives of which were: to review current research and development on the use of trees for shelter; to increase the awareness of shelter-related work being undertaken in the UK; to identify priority areas for future research and potential collaborative links. Papers were presented on trees for shelter […]

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National inventory of woodland and trees: Scotland – Regional report for Grampian

This Report presents the regional results for Grampian from the Forestry Commission National Inventory of Woodland and Trees: Scotland.

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[Archive] Overwinter physiology and the practical implications for handling of noble fir seedlings

Lead Author: Colin McEvoy

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[Archive] Forestry practice publications (1997)

leaflet with information about Forestry practice publications

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[Archive] Revised forecasts of the supply and demand for wood in the United Kingdom

Lead Author: Adrian Whiteman

This publication presents models of wood supply and wood product demand for the UK to 2050. The forecasts show that it is likely that wood supply will increase with demand up to 2025. After that, if no new planting is undertaken, supply will fall while demand will continue to rise (although in this respect there […]

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[Archive] The native woodland resource in the Scottish lowlands: a review of current statistics

Lead Author: Neil A. Mackenzie

This report provides a summary account of the present extent, distribution, composition and condition of the native woodlands in the Scottish Lowlands. There are approx 29,000 ha of which over half is of natural origin and commonly of birch and oak. In the planted areas, oak, ash and elm predominate. The percentage of native species […]

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[Archive] Water storage of timber: experience in Britain

Lead Author: Joan Webber (Ed)

From time to time a calamity such as forest fire or violent storm requires that timber is salvaged quickly. Where such timber is plantation grown the investment loss that major destruction brings is catastrophic unless the most valuable timber can be saved and then marketed in an orderly way. This Bulletin reports on a successful […]

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[Archive] Herbicides for farm woodlands and short rotation coppice

Lead Author: Ian Willoughby

Information is given on the use of herbicides in farm woodland and short rotation coppice. Recommendations are given for suitable herbicides for a range of crop and weed species. Approval status, approved products, crop tolerance, weed susceptibility and herbicide mixtures are discussed. A lengthy appendix lists notices of approval for proprietary products. This publication is […]

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[Archive] Borates for stump protection: a literature review

Lead Author: J.E. Pratt

The use of borates for the control of Fomes root and butt rot of conifers is reviewed in relation to the history of their use in wood preservatives, their efficacy as stump treatment materials, and their effect on the environment. Effectiveness, phytotoxicity, vertebrate toxicity, and environmental impact are all considered. Borates are effective in controlling […]

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[Archive] The use of treeshelters: 1992 survey

Lead Author: Gary Kerr

The correct use of treeshelters is important to ensure successful and rapid early establishment of young trees. Almost 200 sites were surveyed with the object of comparing actual usage of treeshelters with the recommendations (see FC Handbook 7). Effective weed control is essential with use of treeshelters. Height of treeshelters must take into account the […]

767 Search Results

[Archive] Recycling land for forestry: proceedings of the Forestry Commission and British Land Reclamation Society Conference, University of Wolverhampton

[Archive] An Ecological Site Classification for forestry in Great Britain with special reference to Grampian, Scotland

[Archive] Trees for shelter

National inventory of woodland and trees: Scotland – Regional report for Grampian

[Archive] Overwinter physiology and the practical implications for handling of noble fir seedlings

[Archive] Forestry practice publications (1997)

[Archive] Revised forecasts of the supply and demand for wood in the United Kingdom

[Archive] The native woodland resource in the Scottish lowlands: a review of current statistics

[Archive] Water storage of timber: experience in Britain

[Archive] Herbicides for farm woodlands and short rotation coppice

[Archive] Borates for stump protection: a literature review

[Archive] The use of treeshelters: 1992 survey

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