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    2017 – Felling

     Felling Introduction Under the Forestry Act 1967, it is illegal to fell trees in Great Britain without prior approval, although there are a few exceptions (for trees below a specified size, dangerous trees, and very small scale felling operations). There is a presumption against removal of woodland and loss of forest cover in the UK, so felling […]
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    2016 – Felling

     Felling Introduction Under the Forestry Act 1967, it is illegal to fell trees in Great Britain without prior approval, although there are a few exceptions (for trees below a specified size, dangerous trees, and very small scale felling operations). There is a presumption against removal of woodland and loss of forest cover in the UK, so felling […]
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    Forestry Statistics 2016

     Forestry Statistics is a compilation of statistics on woodland, forestry and primary wood processing in the UK. Where possible, statistical information in this publication covers the whole of the United Kingdom, and is broken down to give figures for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. We would like to acknowledge the contribution of Natural Resources Wales […]
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    Development pressure – challenges and practical considerations

     Information on the development pressures, practical considerations, policy and issues of greenspace provision in urban areas
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    Species choice

     Information on the practical considerations for correct choice of species for planting on greenspace sites in urban areas
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    Forestry Statistics 2017

     Forestry Statistics is a compilation of statistics on woodland, forestry and primary wood processing in the UK. Where possible, statistical information in this publication covers the whole of the United Kingdom, and is broken down to give figures for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. We would like to acknowledge the contribution of Natural Resources Wales […]
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    2016 – Trade

     Introduction Statistics on imports and exports are based on the published overseas trade statistics for intra-EU trade and extra-EU trade produced by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and available at www.uktradeinfo.com Data on apparent consumption is derived as UK production plus imports less exports. Data Sources and Methodology The data obtained from HMRC cover quantities (weights and volumes) and […]
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    2017 – Area of woodland: changes over time

     The 3.17 million hectares of woodland in the UK in 2017 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 1140 4.7 1924 660 5.1 103 5.0 435 5.6 13 1.0 1211 5.0 1947 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 20173,4 1306 10.0 307 14.8 1440 18.5 112 8.3 3166 13.1      Source: Forestry Commission, Natural Resources Wales, […]
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    Regulations

     Regulations associated with woodfuel and biomass heating
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    Phytophthora manual – 9. Licences to move and process wood from trees with ramorum disease

     Explanation of the system for licensing hauliers and wood processors in the United Kingdom (UK) to move and handle wood and timber from forests affected by Phytophthora diseases, to minimise disease spread
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    About our statistics

     Statistics in the Forestry Commission - methodology & background information
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    Addition of compost to soil

     The benefits and practical considerations on the addition of compost to soil to improve soil quality in greenspace projects