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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

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...

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...

The woodfuel supply chain

Advice and guidance on managing forest sites where trees have been felled to control phytophthora diseases, especially Phytophthora ramorum and Phytophthora kernovii (formerly P. kernoviae), with special reference to preventing further spread of the diseases, and re-infection on site after replanting

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

Information on brownfield regeneration in the planning process during provision of greenspace in urban areas

The benefits of mammal biodiversity and approaches to increasing diversity and mammals within urban and peri-urban environments

Summary of Programme Trees, woods and forests provide multiple benefits to society and many of these are recognised in the forestry and woodland strategies spanning the next 25-50 years. In particular, there are benefits to the environment through climate change mitigation and adaptation, air quality improvement, protecting water quality and...

Implications for the archaeological resource during the establishment of new woodland

Outline of tree species attributes and how they can be selected to minimise archaeological impacts

Catchment Lab aims to establish the UK's first catchment laboratories network to assess woodland creation's water impacts. It will provide critical data, refine models, foster partnerships, and expand a monitoring network to inform Defra’s water policies.