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    Tree felling – getting permission
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    This booklet tells you what you need to know about getting permission to fell any trees for yourself or for someone else. It is for guidance only and is not a legally binding interpretation of the legislation (the Forestry Act 1967 as amended). If you are unsure whether you require a licence, speak to your […]
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    [Archive] The potential for direct seeding of birch on restock sites
    Lead Author: I Willoughby
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    Using dye markers to reduce pesticide use
    Lead Author: I Willoughby
    Colourants used as dye markers may allow the better targeting of pesticide sprays, and could help to protect operators, as well as reducing overall levels of pesticide use in forestry.
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    New timber architecture in Scotland
    Lead Author: Peter Wilson
    This publication illustrates 90 exemplar projects and demonstrates clearly that there is no single building type unsuited to the use of this adaptable, variable and infinitely renewable material.
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    Smell of the rosin noise of the saw

     This is the story of forestry in and around Knapdale and Lochaweside, based on the memory of those who lived and work in forestry, knitted together from personal recollections.
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    Selecting nozzles for hand-held applicators
    Lead Author: Bill J Jones
    This Technical Note provides guidance on the selection of appropriate spray nozzle(s) for use in the application of pesticides. Influences on selection, such as type of target, weather conditions, pesticide formulation, spray equipment and spray quality, are described. Information is provided on the British Crop Protection Nozzle Code. Types of nozzle and their functions, care […]
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    [Archive] Managing mixed stands of conifers and broadleaves in upland forests in Britain
    Lead Author: W L Mason
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    Forestry Statistics 2006
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    Forestry Statistics is a compendium of statistical information about woodland, forestry and primary wood processing in the UK. Forestry Statistics is now published in a web format only. The PDF available here contains the information from the original interactive web pages.
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    Forestry publication document

    Ffeithiau a ffigurau’r coedwigaeth 2006
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    Crynodeb o Ystadegau Ynglyn a Choetiroedd a Choedwigoedd. A summary of statistics about woodland and forestry (Welsh/English)
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    Forestry publication document

    Forestry facts and figures 2006
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    A summary of statistics about woodland and forestry.
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    Forestry publication document

    Mechanised Spraying Systems for Herbicide Use in Forestry
    Lead Author: Bill J Jones
    This Technical Note outlines these application methods and provides details on the components of mechanised sprayers and herbicide delivery systems. Information is also provided on pre- and post-storage maintenance, sprayer testing and spray drift management. Conclusions and recommendations give guidance for the use of mechanised sprayers in forestry.
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    Planning and Managing Pesticide Stores
    Lead Author: Bill J Jones
    This Technical Note outlines legislation governing pesticide use and sets out training and certification requirements relevant to pesticide storage. It provides recommendations on planning, constructing and maintaining permanent and mobile pesticide stores and gives guidance on the management and safe storage of pesticides. Advice is also given on waste disposal, health and safety issues and […]