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    Forestry publication document

    A valuation of the economic and social contribution of forestry for people in Scotland
    Lead Author: David Edwards
    This report presents the results of a comprehensive valuation of the current social and economic benefits of forestry, forests and woodlands in Scotland that are derived by the people of Scotland. The research was based upon a typology of seven ‘Forestry for People’ themes which were: employment and volunteering, contribution to the economy, recreation and […]
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    Forestry publication document

    Stakeholder perceptions of short-rotation forestry for energy – Literature review
    Lead Author: Norman Dandy
    Research conducted in order to further understanding of the social viability of short-rotation forestry in the British landscape. Woodfuel – social and economic dimensions This publication is part a series of reports and presentations from research to understand the challenges of using trees, woods and forests in an effective woodfuel sector, how and why private woodlands owners […]
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    Forestry publication document

    Offenders and nature – Policy into practice
    Lead Author: Forest Research
    Employment for ex-offenders: an innovative approach By Claudia Carter. Related pages People, trees and woodlands Social forestry research
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    Forestry publication document

    TreeGeneration: A review of the urban forestry pilot project for North East Wales
    Lead Author: Forest Research
    Review of pilot project promoting a substantial increase in the planting of new trees and woodlands in urban environments in counties of Wrexham and Flintshire to determine the potential for a national urban forestry initiative for Wales. Related pages People, trees and woodlands Social forestry research
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    The economic and social contribution of forestry for people in Scotland – Summary report
    Lead Author: David Edwards
    Results of a research project aiming to provide a comprehensive valuation of the current social and economic benefits of Scottish forestry, forests and woodlands derived by the people of Scotland. By David Edwards, Jake Morris, Liz O’Brien, Vadims Sarajevs and Gregory Valatin. Forestry Commission Research Note 102. Related pages People, trees and woodlands Social forestry research
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    Forestry publication document

    The economic and social contribution of forestry for people in Scotland
    Lead Author: David Edwards
    This Research Note summarises the results of a two-year valuation of the current social and economic contribution of forestry, forests and woodlands to the people of Scotland.
  • Research

    Environmental volunteering: motivations and barriers

     This page summarises findings from Forest Research’s study of volunteers involved in projects and activities at woodland sites.
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    Environmental volunteering: Motivations, barriers and benefits
    Lead Author: Liz O’Brien
    Report to the Scottish Forestry Trust and Forestry Commission. By Liz O’Brien (Forest Research) and Mardie Townsend and Matthew Ebden (Deakin University, Australia). Environmental volunteering – Summary report (PDF-570K)
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    Forestry publication document

    Handbook on treatment of coal ash disposal sites
    Lead Author: Forest Research
    Guidelines for the management of established wet-disposed coal ash landfills. Produced by the RECOAL project – using social approaches in coal ash remediation. This examined the reintegration of coal ash disposal sites and mitigation of pollution in the West Balkan Area.
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    Forestry publication document

    Payments for ecosystems services
    Lead Author: Gregory Valatin
    Ecosystem services have traditionally been regarded as ‘free goods’ and there is a lack of incentives to protect them. Payments for Ecosystem Services attempt to rectify this, often through market mechanisms. The use of these schemes has become more widespread particularly in the USA and some developing countries. By Gregory Valatin (Forest Research) and Jenna Coull […]
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    The forest is a beautiful place to be

     This is the story of forestry in and around The Great Glen based on the memory of those who lived and work in forestry, knitted together from personal recollections.
  • Research

    Barriers to accessing woodlands for health and well-being

     This page summarises findings from Forest Research’s study of five woodland sites in Scotland to understand why some people do not use woodlands for leisure and physical activity.