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The UK Forestry Standard is the reference standard for sustainable forest management in the UK.
If you’ve recently taken ownership of a woodland and/or are new to the forestry sector, we have collated resources to help you navigate the topic of the impact of the changing climate on woodlands and their management.
Our top performing soil analysis service offers a comprehensive range of standard and specialist tests to determine the chemical composition and quality of soil, as well as sludge, manures and other wastes applied to land. Our tests can detect contamination or contribute to site monitoring programmes. Service overview We provide...
The larvae, or grubs, of two-lined chestnut borer beetles are a pest of oak trees (trees in the Quercus genus) and sweet chestnut ( Castanea genus).
Aim Who is it for? How does it work? Getting started Moving along the pathway Video Explaining the Learning Pathway Step 1: “Get started with Nature“ Task Resources Details/Links Learn about nature, plants, animals and fungi BBC Springwatch Ideas, information and resources to help wildlife Field Studies Council Simple...
Evaluation of the impacts of I-Tree eco surveys in the UK
Resilience Implementation Framework - the resilience concept
Summary of Programme The importance of pests and diseases associated with forest and woodlands in the UK has never been greater, with highly damaging outbreaks, evidence of greater spread and impact, new organisms being introduced through trade pathways, and established pest threats exacerbated by changes in climate and host availability....
A selection of links, organised by category, to other, generally non-commercial, biomass related websites and resources, including local producer groups
Tree allometry describes the relationships between tree biometric variables, such as tree diameter, height and crown width. Understanding of these relationships helps urban foresters to assess many of the economic and ecological benefits (e.g. carbon storage, rainwater interception and regulation of temperatures) provided by trees, such as through the use...
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