Public access to woodlands and forests

A review of existing literature on public access by Star Molteno, Jake Morris and Liz O’Brien. Related pages People, trees and woodlands Social forestry research

[Archive] Forest Research Annual Report and Accounts 2011-2012

This report is available to download here or to order in hardcopy from The Stationery Office (TSO) (Phone: 0870 600 5522; www.tsoshop.co.uk)

Understanding private land-manager decision-making: A framework for forestry

This report synthesises substantial research relating to private land-management, including previous work by Forest Research. Drawing on both primary and secondary sources, it describes a Framework within which to understand the influences upon land-manager decision-making. By Norman Dandy. Related pages People, trees and woodlands Social forestry research

Dothistroma needle blight – Field guide 2012

Sampling guidance, symptoms and further information.

UK – India forest landscape restoration

As part of a UK–India collaboration on forestry, this summary report shows how Forest Landscape Restoration can safeguard biodiversity by taking a landscape approach using appropriate technologies and practical applications and produce real benefits for communities by working in partnership with them. Edited by Mike Smith (Forest Research) and Sandeep Tripathi (India Forest Research Institute), September […]

A review of the Forest Education Initiative in Britain

This 2011 review looks at the history and development of the Forest Education Initiative, its governance structure, funding procedures and the activities and members of the cluster groups. By Liz O’Brien and Rebecca Lovell.

Woodland-related social enterprise: enabling factors and barriers to success

Report from project to examine the barriers and challenges facing different types and models of woodland-related social enterprise and to investigate the critical enabling factors affecting them. By Amy Stewart (July 2011). See alsoExecutive summary(PDF-337K) Related pages People, trees and woodlands Social forestry research

The future of the Public Forest Estate in England

Analysis of responses to the suspended Public Consultation January-February 2011. By Anna Lawrence and Matthew Jollands.

Principles of public engagement

Research report that synthesises the different principles involved in planning public engagement around forestry and woodland decision-making or service delivery, characterises successful processes and outlines core values. By Paul Tabbush and Bianca Ambrose-Oji. Related pages People, trees and woodlands Social forestry research

Public engagement and forestry: key lessons for working in urban areas

Research report providing information about three case studies in England (Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire), Wales (Craig Y Dinas, South Wales), and Scotland (Bishop’s Estate, Glasgow) that show how a variety of public engagement processes were implemented and what the outcomes of including people were in different urban contexts. By Paul Tabbush and Bianca Ambrose-Oji. Related pages People, trees and […]

Wildfires in Wales – Executive Summary

Executive summary of this project that sought to characterise and understand the problem of wildfires in the South Wales Valleys region and to offer recommendations for appropriate management and policy responses. By Matthew Jollands, Jake Morris and Andy Moffat. Related pages People, trees and woodlands Social forestry research

Wildfires in Wales – Final Report

Final report from this project that sought to characterise and understand the problem of wildfires in the South Wales Valleys region and to offer recommendations for appropriate management and policy responses. May 2011. By Matthew Jollands, Jake Morris and Andy Moffat. Related pages People, trees and woodlands Social forestry research