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498 Search Results for forests and climate change

  • Tools and Resources

    Access and accessibility

    The different ways in which access to woodland and greenspace can be categorised, issues of accessibility and related and other practical considerations
  • Tools and Resources

    Chemical stability of artefacts in woodland soils

    Forest soil chemistry and implications for the buried archaeological resource
  • Tools and Resources

    OPM Manual – 9. Pheromone trapping

    Pheromone traps are a useful method of surveying for the presence of adult male insects, including those of oak processionary moth (OPM). The traps work by containing a lure comprising a synthetic chemical cocktail which mimics the sexual pheromone emitted by the female to attract a mate for breeding. Deploying traps, especially in the area outside the […]
  • Tools and Resources

    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 […]
  • Research

    The potential for agroforestry to reduce net GHG emissions in Scotland through the Woodland Carbon Code

    This research examines the potential of agroforestry to contribute to meeting greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets outlined in Scotland’s Climate Change Plan, and the economic viability of adopting agroforestry practices. It finds agroforestry has potential to sequester carbon and is generally financially viable, but benefits vary according to different factors.
  • Tools and Resources

    Park and garden habitats

    Ecological benefits of parks and gardens in urban greenspace, with benefits and case studies
  • Tools and Resources

    Oak lace bug (Corythucha arcuata)

    Oak lace bug (OLB) is an insect pest of oak trees (trees in the Quercus genus), and of several other species of broad-leaved trees.
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    Glossary

    A glossary of woodfuel and biomass related terms
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    Types of woodfuel

    The different types of woodfuel, their characteristics and benefits
  • Tools and Resources

    Sweet chestnut blight (Cryphonectria parasitica)

    Present in UK Notifiable – see ‘Report a sighting’ below Scientific name of causal agent – Cryphonectria parasitica Picture: D. Rigling Sweet chestnut blight is a destructive disease of sweet chestnut trees (trees in the Castanea genus) caused by the ascomycete fungus Cryphonectria parasitica. It was formerly known as Endothia parasitica. It can also affect a few other plant species. Distribution The Cryphonectria […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Dutch elm disease (Ophiostoma novo-ulmi)

    About Dutch elm disease in Great Britain
  • Tools and Resources

    The pre-reclamation site-investigation process

    Site investigation, remediation, contaminated land, brownfield land, restoration, woodland