This guidance note sets out Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) policy for selecting suitable origins, provenances, and categories of planting material for planting native species of trees and shrubs in Scotland.
Issues and research relating to the management of archaeological evidence in wooded environments
Ongoing management of the Nottinghamshire colliery tip sites and regeneration objectives for South Yorkshire coalfields sites
Paper explores challenges faced by the nursery sector in Great Britain in an era of environmental uncertainty In recent years, there have been many studies exploring the management strategies that might be used to enable our forests to better cope with climate change. However, these seldom take into account the...
The Right Tree in the Right Place for a Resilient Future.
Our Quality and Environmental Standards, Certification and Accreditations Forest Research (FR) is an executive agency of the Forestry Commission, a leader in applied forest science, nationally and internationally. Our research supports the timber economy, climate change mitigation, biodiversity and understanding of people’s relationships to woods and forests. We are in...
Useful websites about managing resilient forests
Supporting public engagement in forest governance and management
Information about the tree pest great spruce bark beetle ( Dendroctonus micans )
The purpose of this leaflet is to give practical guidance on how best to select and establish broadleaved tree species.
Administrative Sources for Official Statistics
The changing climate is affecting our trees, forests and woodlands, how they grow and survive and the important ecosystem services they provide. For our forests and woodlands to thrive, adaptation measures must be considered carefully, and action taken. Ten measures to reduce climate risks and improve resilience are presented.