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  • Service

    How to select what analysis you need

    Our research-focused chemical analysis laboratory provides soil, water, plant and foliage (leaf) testing to support a wide range of agricultural and forest-related activities. Environmental monitoring Plant, soil and water analyses are key to any environmental or site monitoring exercise, whether for regulatory or research purposes. We can provide a basic laboratory testing service, or work with you […]
  • Tools and Resources

    2016 – Environment

    Introduction The statistics presented in the Environment chapter of this release cover: populations of wild birds; public opinion on tree health; and woodland fires. Woodland fires Wildfires, including woodland fires, are uncontrolled vegetation fires. Although they can start naturally, the majority are caused by people, either accidentally or deliberately. Wildfires can impact on transport network and power lines; damage property and businesses; […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Freshwater ecosystems

    Ecological benefits of greenspace and freshwater ecosystems in the urban environment
  • Service

    Soil Advice

    Our soil surveyors/foresters and scientists provide bespoke advice on practical soil management for the sustainable, healthy growth of diverse tree species and woodlands. Service overview Forest Research soils experts have worked on projects to help forest managers, owners, regulators and policy-makers to develop practical, evidence-based methods for sustainable soil management throughout the UK. Soils are a fundamental contributor […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Forest Condition: References and useful sources of information

    Forest Condition: References and useful sources of information
  • Climate Change Hub

    Adaptation Measures

    In order to identify the most appropriate adaptation measures, forest and woodland managers should consider their management objectives alongside an assessment of climate change risks for their sites. Adaptation measures that will reduce the most immediate and greatest risks should be prioritised.
  • Tools and Resources

    NFI Woodland Ecological Condition

    There is a growing requirement across government, non-governmental organisations and the private sector for better evidence concerning the ecological condition of British woodlands. British woodlands are dynamic entities and their ecological condition changes in response to factors such as changing woodland management, general land use practices and climate change.  Evidence of the current state of […]
  • Tools and Resources

    2017 – New planting & restocking

    New planting & restocking Introduction New planting is the creation of new areas of woodland. Restocking is the replanting of areas of woodland that have been felled. New planting can use planting/seeding or natural colonisation. Restocking can also use planting/seeding or natural regeneration.       Data sources and methodology Information about Forestry Commission, Natural Resources Wales and Forest Service new […]
  • Tools and Resources

    2016 – New planting & restocking

    New planting & restocking Introduction New planting is the creation of new areas of woodland. Restocking is the replanting of areas of woodland that have been felled. New planting can use planting/seeding or natural colonisation. Restocking can also use planting/seeding or natural regeneration. Data sources and methodology Information about Forestry Commission, Natural Resources Wales and Forest Service new planting […]
  • Publications

    Best Practice Guidance for Land Regeneration

    Lead Author: Forest Research
    Best Practice Guidance for Land Regeneration is a series of Guidance Notes based on research and practical experience in the restoration of brownfield land for woodland and urban greening.
  • Climate Change Hub

    Windthrow

    Wind is a major threat to woodlands and forests across the United Kingdom, particularly in upland and western areas. Climate change projections include an increased frequency of storms, an increase in wind speeds, and increased rainfall, which are expected to increase the risk of windthrow.
  • Tools and Resources

    Forestry for woodfuel and timber

    Woodfuel can be produced alongside conventional timber products