Forest management - Forest Research

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The Ecological Function of Trees outside Woodland (ToW) in Relation to Treescapes and Woodland Creation

Research project aiming to map and assess the ecological role of Trees outside Woodlands (ToW) in England. By studying ToW distribution, biodiversity value, and conservation needs, the project aims to protect and enhance ToW's contribution to biodiversity in fragmented landscapes.

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Ectomycorrhizal Communities in Forests: Factors Shaping Ecosystem Services and Resilience in a Changing Climate

This project examines the role of ectomycorrhizal fungal (EMF) communities in forest resilience to drought and on carbon and nutrient balances in single and mixed tree species woodlands. The findings will guide resilient woodland management in the face of climate change.

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Assessment of ECM Communities at the Natural Colonisation Sites

This project aims to investigate mycorrhizal fungal communities present in areas of natural colonisation, and to examine links between mycorrhizal fungi and wider ecosystem biodiversity, soil properties and plant communities. This data will be compared with mycorrhizal fungal communities in planted sites of similar age to determine the differences between these modes of woodland establishment.

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Fast-tracking Connectivity through Woodland Creation

This project explores the movement/dispersal of different species (plants, invertebrates, small mammals and fungi) between woodlands. Specifically, the project aims to understand whether newly planted woodlands enhance habitat connectivity for woodland species within fragmented landscapes.

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Ground Preparation Impacts on Soil Carbon in Woodland Afforestation and Reforestation

Research project aiming to quantify changes in soil carbon and tree biomass caused by different ground preparation practices during woodland creation.

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Towards Climate Smart Forestry: Developing the Strategic Infrastructure of Research Forests

A new generation of forestry trials and experiments is urgently required to provide evidence for recommendations in support of 'climate-smart' forestry objectives, i.e. how to ensure the right tree, in the right place, and or the right reasons. There is also a pressing need to develop a new generation of multi-factorial yield and carbon models with which to inform policy decisions.

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Extension of the Climate Change Hub

Research project exploring how to enhance the Climate Change Hub to better engage forestry practitioners and stakeholders. It aims to expand the Hub's content to include mitigation guidance.

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Expanding Agroforestry: A Tree Species Guide for Agroforestry in the UK

This ‘Tree Species Guide for UK Agroforestry Systems’ provides an overview of 33 species of trees and shrubs that could be planted in UK agroforestry systems.

Publications

Non-hazardous rapeseed oil spray adjuvants for Rhododendron ponticum shrub control

Lead Author: Ian Willoughby

Non-hazardous rapeseed oil spray adjuvants do not improve the rainfastness or effectiveness of glyphosate for Rhododendron ponticum shrub control.

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The UK Forestry Standard 2023

The UKFS is the technical standard for forestry across the UK, which provides the foundation for sustainable forest management. It has been developed specifically for forestry in the UK and is based on applying internationally agreed criteria which support the delivery of sustainable forest management and recognise the need to balance environmental, economic and social […]

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Understanding the Public Value of Trees outside Woodlands: Peri-Urban and Rural (ToWPUR)

This project will gather evidence to better understand the social and cultural value of an understudied part of English treescapes: Trees outside Woodlands in peri-urban and rural areas (ToWPUR). The research will feed into a variety of policy aims relating to the societal benefits and impact of tree-planting and management.

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Mapping the Social Benefits of Woodland Creation and Expansion

This research aims to outline what would be needed and what the benefits would be in establishing a longitudinal research network of new planting sites with local communities in different locations to monitor the social benefits, attitudes, actions, motivations and barriers associated with this planting over time.

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The Ecological Function of Trees outside Woodland (ToW) in Relation to Treescapes and Woodland Creation

Ectomycorrhizal Communities in Forests: Factors Shaping Ecosystem Services and Resilience in a Changing Climate

Assessment of ECM Communities at the Natural Colonisation Sites

Fast-tracking Connectivity through Woodland Creation

Ground Preparation Impacts on Soil Carbon in Woodland Afforestation and Reforestation

Towards Climate Smart Forestry: Developing the Strategic Infrastructure of Research Forests

Extension of the Climate Change Hub

Expanding Agroforestry: A Tree Species Guide for Agroforestry in the UK

Non-hazardous rapeseed oil spray adjuvants for Rhododendron ponticum shrub control

The UK Forestry Standard 2023

Understanding the Public Value of Trees outside Woodlands: Peri-Urban and Rural (ToWPUR)

Mapping the Social Benefits of Woodland Creation and Expansion

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