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    Forestry publication document

    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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    Management of great spruce bark beetle

     An environmentally sound method of pest management to control an alien pest, the great spruce bark beetle, Dendroctonus micans
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    Impact of pests and pathogens under changing management

     Testing the hypothesis that increasing the structural complexity of forest stands will lead to greater biological diversity which will lead to fewer pest problems
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    Forestry publication document

    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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    Forestry publication document

    Managing and controlling invasive rhododendron
    Lead Author: Colin Edwards
    Invasive rhododendron presents a unique problem to the managers of any habitats it colonises. If left untreated, this aggressive weed can rapidly occupy the entire understorey of a range of woodland types, open spaces within woodlands and heathland habitats. This Practice Guide provides guidance on managing and controlling rhododendron in invaded habitats, including information on […]
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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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    Forestry publication document

    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 […]
  • Research

    Preventing mammal damage to trees and woodland

     Options available for protecting trees and an assessment of each method
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    Mammal damage to trees and woodland

     Reducing the impact of mammal damage and of deer fences on sensitive species such as woodland grouse
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    Recognising types of mammal damage to trees and woodland

     Characteristics of damage by Wild deer, other wild mammals (including rabbits, hares, squirrels, mice, voles, edible dormice, moles and badgers) and domestic livestock
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    Forestry publication document

    [Archive] Birch dieback in Scotland
    Lead Author: Sarah Green
    A study was initiated in 2002 to examine the fungal pathology of birch dieback in Scotland. The main objectives of this project are to investigate the fungi infecting birch shoots in Scotland, identify the primary pathogens with the ability to infect healthy trees, determine the impact of these fungi on the national woodland resource, and […]
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    Impacts of large herbivores on woodlands

     Reducing damage caused by large herbivores and use as management tool to achieve biodiversity objectives