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[Archive] Weeding in the forest: a work study approach

ln 1959, when the Forestry Commission’s annual expenditure on weeding in the forest exceeded £1 million for the first time, the Work Study Branch was instructed to study the problem in all its aspects. Work was initially concentrated on hand weeding and the tools associated with it. Later studies of chemical and mechanical methods have […]

Erosion control

Summary of the use of urban greenspace to reduce erosion control and surface runoff due to stabilisation by tree roots and grasses

Soil contamination – Issues and practical considerations

Issues and practical considerations of soil contamination in greenspace development in the urban environment

Forecasts based on earlier inventories

Forecasts based on earlier inventories

The effects of peatland restoration on water quality

We are investigating the effects of peatland restoration by deforestation on nutrient and carbon transport to the water environment.

Woodland area in the UK

The 3.16 million hectares of woodland in the UK in 2016 represents 13% of the total land area. This comprises 10% in England, 15% in Wales, 18% in Scotland and 8% in Northern Ireland (Table 1.2). Table 1.2 Woodland area in the United Kingdom Year England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland2 UK Area (000 ha) %1 Area (000 ha) %1 Area (000 ha) %1 Area (000 ha) %1 Area (000 ha) %1 1086 .. ~15 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. c1350 .. ~10 .. .. .. ~4 .. .. .. ;.. 17thC .. ~8 .. .. .. ~4 .. ~1.5 .. .. 1905 681 5.2 88 4.2 351 4.5 15 1.1 1 140 4.7 1924 660 5.1 103 5.0 435 5.6 13 1.0 1 211 5.0 1947 755 5.8 128 6.2 513 6.6 23 1.7 1 419 5.9 1965 886 6.8 201 9.7 656 8.4 42 3.1 1 784 7.4 1980 948 7.3 241 11.6 920 11.8 67 4.9 2 175 9.0 1995-99 1 097 8.4 287 13.8 1 […]

[Archive] History of Drumtochty forest 1926 – 1951

A history of Drumtochty forest containing the Chairman’s comments; Director’s comments; Conservator’s comments; Name, date of acquisition, area; Brief History prior to Acquisition; Geology; Acquired Plantations; Planting; Choice of Species; Problem areas; Fordoun section; Hardwood planting; Experimental mixtures; Later introductions; Underplanting; Method of planting and plants used; Past errors and their resulting problems; Research; Note […]

Case studies

Greenspace sites within the UK that can be used for research projects, case studies or demonstration projects. List of case studies that illustrate the use of green infrastructure to gain social, economic and environmental benefits

Factsheet: Climate change and tree diseases

The three main fungal root pathogens already present in the UK, causing significant damage in forestry, are described along with the likely impact of climate change on their spread and severity.

Quality Assurance and Environmental Management

Quality and Environmental Standards and Certifications / Accreditations Our Quality Policy and Processes We are dedicated to delivering world-class scientific research which fully meets our customers’ requirements for quality, timeliness and cost. The quality of our science is supported by our Quality Management System (QMS) which ensures that appropriately-trained and qualified personnel use correctly maintained and calibrated […]

The woodfuel supply chain

The woodfuel supply chain

2017 – Area of woodland: changes over time

The 3.17 million hectares of woodland in the UK in 2018 represents 13% of the total land area. This comprises 10% in England, 15% in Wales, 19% in Scotland and 8% in Northern Ireland (Table 1.2). Table 1.2 Woodland area in the United Kingdom Year England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland UK   Area (000 ha) %1 Area (000 ha) %1 Area (000 ha) %1 Area (000 ha) %1 Area (000 ha) %1 10862 .. ~15 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. c13502 .. ~10 .. .. .. ~4 .. .. .. .. 17thC2,3 .. ~8 .. .. .. ~4 .. ~1.5 .. .. 19053 681 5.2 88 4.2 351 4.5 15 1.1 1140 4.7 1924 660 5.1 103 5.0 435 5.6 13 1.0 1211 5.0 19473 755 5.8 128 6.2 513 6.6 23 1.7 1419 5.9 1965 886 6.8 201 9.7 656 8.4 42 3.1 1784 7.4 1980 948 7.3 241 11.6 920 11.8 67 4.9 2175 9.0 1995-99 1097 8.4 287 13.8 1281 16.4 81 6.0 2746 11.3 19984 1241 9.5 299 14.4 1299 16.7 81 6.0 2920 12.0 20185,6 1307 10.0 308 14.8 1445 18.5 113 8.2 3173 13.1 Source: Forestry Commission, Natural Resources Wales, Forest […]