Forestry statistics 2003

Forestry Statistics is a compendium of statistical information about woodland, forestry and primary wood processing in the UK. Traditionally forestry statistics have focused on forests as a source of timber, and on the use of timber by wood processing industries. However, in recent years, it has been increasingly recognised that a wider range of environmental […]

Ffeithiau a ffigurau’r coedwigaeth 2003

Crynodeb o Ystadegau Ynglyn a Choetiroedd a Choedwigoedd ym Mhrydain Fawr.A summary of statistics about woodland and forestry in Great Britain (Welsh/English).

Forestry facts and figures 2003

A summary of statistics about woodland and forestry in Great Britain.

[Archive] Forest condition 2002

Restoration of native woodland on ancient woodland sites

The purpose of this Practice Guide is to give best practice advice to owners and managers on the restoration of native woodland on ancient woodland sites which have been planted with non-native species. The emphasis of the Guide is on the potential contribution of restoration to biodiversity and the practical considerations for successful development of […]

Scotland’s trees, woods and forests

This booklet is written for anyone and everyone with an interest in Scotland’s trees, woods and forests.

Tree Planting Information Note

OutDoor Workshop 10.02 * These publications are produced by Technical Development. Some (mainly older) publications are not available online. If you do not find what you are looking for, please contact jens.haufe@forestresearch.gov.uk or bill.jones@forestresearch.gov.uk or phone 0300 067 5919.

Establishment and management of short rotation coppice

This Practice Note reviews existing knowledge and gives guidance on site selection and preparation, plantation design, planting, weed control, crop management, pest management and yield for short rotation coppice plantations of willow and poplar grown as sources of renewable energy. Comprehensive references are included should readers require more information. Applicants to DEFRA’s Energy Crop Scheme […]

[Archive] The opportunities for woodland on contaminated land

Forest and moorland fire suppression

This Technical Note is produced as a guide to the latest developments in wildfire fighting techniques and is the second in a series of three on forest fire control. The others are: Planning controlled burning operations in forestry and Burning forest residues.

Planning controlled burning operations in forestry

This Technical Note is produced as a guide to the planning of controlled burning operations in forests and is the first in a series of three on forest fire control. The others are: Forest and moorland fire suppression and Burning forest residues.

Burning forest residues

This Technical Note is produced as a guide to the latest developments in burning forest residues and is the third in a series of three on forest fire control. The others are: Planning controlled burning operations in forestry and Forest and moorland fire suppression.