Social ‘barriers’ to woodfuel production from farm woods

Presentation to the Farm Woodlands Forum (June 2009). Woodfuel – social and economic dimensions This publication is part a series of reports and presentations from research to understand the challenges of using trees, woods and forests in an effective woodfuel sector, how and why private woodlands owners produce woodfuel, what forms of partnerships are appropriate and the […]

Guidance on site selection for brash removal

By Tom Nisbet. Considers site selection for brash removal in upland conifer forests, with a focus on Sitka spruce stands.

Opportunity mapping for woodland creation to meet the objectives of the Water Framework Directive

Map-based case study to assess how woodland creation could be better targeted within catchments to locations where it would contribute most to maximising water and other benefits, while minimising risks. By Samantha Broadmeadow, Tom Nisbet, Martyn Silgram & Katrina Morrow. Final report to the Environment Agency and Forestry Commission England, May 2009. Related pages Forest hydrology Soil sustainability

Equality and inclusion of social diversity with respect to woods and forests in the UK: An evidence review

Research report summarising the available evidence of the impact of trees, woods and forests on different sections of British society. By Bianca Ambrose-Oji.

Stump harvesting: Interim guidance on site selection and good practice

Guidance to assist the forest industry in identifying sites where stumps may be harvested without compromising long-term sustainability, and on any environmental safeguards that must be applied. Related pages Continuous cover silviculture Integrated establishment systems for the uplands Management of upland native woodlands Woodland and habitat management publications

Integrated remediation, reclamation and greenspace creation on brownfield land

An overview of how greenspace can be established and used in a sustainable regeneration context on brownfield land. By T.R. Hutchings, D. Sinnett, K.J. Doick, K. Pediaditi and A.J. Moffat. CL:AIRE SUBR:IM Bulletin 11 Contact Kieron Doick

[Archive] Forest Research Annual Report and Accounts 2008-2009

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)

Private landowners’ engagement with woodfuel production: a scoping study in Fife

Survey to discover the attitudes and actions of private landowners in relation to options for woodfuel production and use. Woodfuel – social and economic dimensions This publication is part a series of reports and presentations from research to understand the challenges of using trees, woods and forests in an effective woodfuel sector, how and why private woodlands […]

Factors influencing woodfuel production by private landowners: a scoping study in Fife

Presentation to the Farm Woodlands Forum (June 2009) Woodfuel – social and economic dimensions This publication is part a series of reports and presentations from research to understand the challenges of using trees, woods and forests in an effective woodfuel sector, how and why private woodlands owners produce woodfuel, what forms of partnerships are appropriate and the […]

Wood you believe it? Children’s and young people’s perceptions of climate change

This research contributes towards our aim of assessing public understanding of climate change and the role of trees, woods and forests.

Assessing and communicating animal disease risks for countryside users

Legacy socio-economic research relating to: Governance Assessing and communicating animal disease risks for countryside users (PDF-696K) Access our current and recent socio-economic research.

Active England evaluation: Haldon Forest Park

By Liz O’Brien and Jake Morris. The Active England programme aimed to increase community participation in sport and physical activity across England. Forest Research contributed to the monitoring and evaluation of five projects that focused on increasing activity levels in woodlands and greenspace.