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[Archive] Dutch elm disease in Great Britain

Lead Author: John Gibbs

RIN 252 (1994) Out of print research publications from the 1980s and 1990s. Please note that since publication the products named may have been withdrawn or changed formulation, services may no longer be available, legislation superseded and addresses and contacts changed.

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[Archive] Revised windiness scores for the windthrow hazard classification: the revised scoring method

Lead Author: C.P. Quine

RIN 230 (1993) Out of print research publications from the 1980s and 1990s. Please note that since publication the products named may have been withdrawn or changed formulation, services may no longer be available, legislation superseded and addresses and contacts changed.

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Non-destructive evaluation of Scots pine

Lead Author: David Auty

Evaluating the use of acoustic tools to assess Scots pine timber quality, and the practical implications for assessing timber quality from naturally regenerated stands. Related pages Tree and Wood Properties Compression Wood Cell wall macromolecules and reaction wood (CEMARE)

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Stem straightness in Sitka spruce in Scotland and North England

Lead Author: Shaun Mochan

Report on a survey of stem straightness. Related pages Tree and Wood Properties Compression Wood Cell wall macromolecules and reaction wood (CEMARE)

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Towards a timber quality model for Sitka spruce in Britain

Lead Author: Barry Gardiner

Conference paper on the development of a timber quality model for British-grown Sitka spruce. Related pages Tree and Wood Properties Compression Wood Cell wall macromolecules and reaction wood (CEMARE)

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Diameter, height and volume increment single tree models for improved Sitka spruce in Great Britain

The British forestry sector lacks reliable dynamic growth models for stands of improved Sitka spruce, the most important commercial forest type in Great Britain. The aim of this study is to fill this gap by trialling a new modelling framework and to lay the foundations of a future dynamic growth simulator for that forest type. […]

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ESCom 2020 workshop: Scotland’s National Ecological Network – progress and practicalities

Lead Author: Chloe Bellamy

Summary of a workshop for researchers, policymakers and practitioners to discuss the progress and practicalities of developing a National Ecological Network in Scotland. Embedded in this approach to more sustainable land use is the need to take stock of progress towards regional and national ecological networks to increase resilience into the future.

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Wood properties and uses of Scots pine in Britain

Lead Author: Paul Mclean

This Report collates and synthesises research into the production and use of Scots pine timber in Great Britain, drawing where necessary and for comparative purposes on sources from the European continent where Scots pine is better characterised and used in a wider range of applications.

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Forest Reproductive Material: Regulations controlling seed, cuttings and planting stock for forestry in Great Britain (2nd edition)

Lead Author: Forestry Commission

The Forest Reproductive Material (Great Britain) Regulations provide a system of control for seed, cuttings and planting stock that is used for forestry purposes in Great Britain

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Import Inspection Fees for Wood, Wood Products and Bark (5th edition)

Lead Author: Forestry Commission

This Guide explains which imports of wood, wood products and bark are subject to chargeable import inspection, how much the fees are, and how they may be paid. A credit application form for import business is available to download here as a PDF file.

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Importing firewood (3rd edition)

Lead Author: Forestry Commission

Plant Health controls apply to a wide range of wood products, including firewood. These controls are in place to prevent the spread of pests and pathogens that would be ecologically and economically damaging if introduced to Great Britain (GB). Import controls are tree species specific, and may vary according to the country of origin and […]

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Importing wood, wood products and bark: Requirements for landing controlled material into Great Britain from non-EU countries (4th edition)

Lead Author: Forestry Commission

This Plant Health Guide sets out the requirements for landing controlled material from non-EU countries into Great Britain. It lists controlled genera and species and highlights the import regulations that apply to the landing of wood, wood products and bark from these species from countries outside the EU. This 4th edition reflects recent changes to […]

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[Archive] Dutch elm disease in Great Britain

[Archive] Revised windiness scores for the windthrow hazard classification: the revised scoring method

Non-destructive evaluation of Scots pine

Stem straightness in Sitka spruce in Scotland and North England

Towards a timber quality model for Sitka spruce in Britain

Diameter, height and volume increment single tree models for improved Sitka spruce in Great Britain

ESCom 2020 workshop: Scotland’s National Ecological Network – progress and practicalities

Wood properties and uses of Scots pine in Britain

Forest Reproductive Material: Regulations controlling seed, cuttings and planting stock for forestry in Great Britain (2nd edition)

Import Inspection Fees for Wood, Wood Products and Bark (5th edition)

Importing firewood (3rd edition)

Importing wood, wood products and bark: Requirements for landing controlled material into Great Britain from non-EU countries (4th edition)

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