[Archive] The impact of deer on woodland biodiversity

This information Note provides recommendations for establishing effective deer management and tree protection measures.

[Archive] Plant communities and soil seed banks in broadleaved–conifer mixtures on ancient woodland sites in lowland Britain

A survey of the ground flora in lowland plantations on ancient woodland sites highlighted its impoverished nature in the majority of stands compared to ancient semi-natural woodlands (ASNW) on similar site types. Within all sites, the crop species and planting arrangement significantly affected the composition and extent of the ground- and field-layer vegetation. The survey […]

[Archive] Twenty-fifth Annual Report of the Forestry Commissioners 1943-1944

Owing to war-time difficulties this report was not published.

[Archive] Environmental monitoring in British forests

Hazards from trees: a general guide

This Practice Guide indicates the responsibilities of owners and managers for assessing the risk of hazards from trees, and considers what inspection procedures might be appropriate. Preventative care of young trees and methods of protecting trees from wildlife damage are described. Details of tree hazards, signs of their occurrence, and options for remedial work are […]

[Archive] Forestry Commission 80th Annual Report and Accounts 1999-2000

Published by The Stationary Office, for the year ending 31 March 2000.

[Archive] Forestry Commission 79th Annual Report and Accounts 1998-99

Published by The Stationary Office, for the year ending 31 March 1999.

[Archive] Herbicide update

This Technical Paper updates information in Forestry Commission Field Book 8 The use of herbicides in the forest. It provides a summary of recent Forestry Commission research findings concerning the use of herbicides in forestry, and also explains relevant changes in legislation and approved products. Key herbicides cited in this publication: atrazine, cyanazine, cycloxydim, clopyralid, dichlobenil, […]

[Archive] Forest tree seedlings

This Bulletin gives guidance about choosing plants for the establishment of different types of woodland in Britain. Recent research has identified the best practices for handling and planting trees to ensure high rates of survival and good growth following planting. Recommendations cover the range of activities from plant supply through to monitoring the success of […]

[Archive] The potential for the natural regeneration of conifers in Britain

As Britain’s new conifer forests have matured there has been increasing interest in the use of natural regeneration for restocking after felling. While achieving successful natural regeneration can reduce costs and provide environmental benefits the uncertainties associated with its use can make it difficult for forest managers to decide when and where to rely on […]

[Archive] Woodland creation: experience from the National Forest

A practical guide explaining how to create new woodlands in the National Forest. Advice is based on general principles of tree establishment techniques, the latest research findings and, importantly, the experience of establishing three large Demonstration Woodlands in the National Forest. A site visit to at least one of them will bring to life the […]

[Archive] Cultivation of soils for forestry

This Bulletin describes how foresters can use cultivation to provide a favourable site for tree survival and growth. A guiding principle is to work within the limitations of the site and to appreciate the effects of cultivation upon the microsite and the wider forest environment. The wide range of cultivation techniques now available means that […]