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    [Archive] Experiments in tree planting on peat
    Lead Author: J.W.L. Zehetmayr
    This Bulletin summarises the results of numerous experiments carried out in various parts of the country, experiments which have dealt, mainly, with methods of establishing crops of trees on peat.
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    [Archive] Studies on British beechwoods
    Lead Author: J. M. B. Brown
    This bulletin presents the results of a comprehensive survey of British beechwoods carried out by Mr J.M.B. Brown, B.Sc., during the years 1948 to 1950. The importance of the beech in our woodlands is generally realised, and it is hoped that these studies will prove of value to all concerned with its silviculture.
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    [Archive] Poplars 1952
    Lead Author: T. R. Peace
    This Bulletin endeavours to fill in the gaps in our knowledge of poplar cultivation. The choice of varieties is bewildering, and is becoming rapidly more so as new hybrids are produced.
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    [Archive] History of Cynwyd forest 1927 – 1951
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    A history of Cynwyd forest containing a general description of the forest, silviculture, and appendices.
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    [Archive] Spring frosts (2nd edition)
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    This Bulletin provides an update to the original bulletin from 1937. Spring frosts add considerably to the difficulties of establishing young plantations. Investigations which the Imperial Forestry Institute had been carrying out for the Forestry Commission since 1929 were already yielding interesting results when the great May frosts of 1935 occurred.
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    [Archive] Forestry Practice (4th edition)
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    A summary of methods of establishing forest nurseries and plantations with advice on other forestry questions for owners, agents and foresters.
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    [Archive] Report on the investigation into the condition of tree crops at Llandover and Llantrisant forests in the South Wales and Monmouthshire coalfields
    Lead Author: W.R. Day
    A history of the condition of tree crops at Llandover and Llantrisant forests containing an introduction, past history of sites, history of policy and management, previous reports, topography, climate, geology, water systems, soils, vegetation, present condition of crops, factors affecting the growth of plantations, notes on woodland areas other than the forests, discussion of suitability […]
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    [Archive] Spring frosts
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    Investigations which the Imperial Forestry Institute had been carrying out for the Forestry Commission since 1929 were already yielding interesting results when the great May frosts of 1935 occurred.
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    [Archive] The cultivation of the cricket bat willow
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    Tree willows may be divided into two groups, according to the purpose for which the wood is to be utilised. One group contains trees which are pollarded with a view to the production of poles used principally for hurdles and rough fencing. The other group contains timber of larger size and under this category the […]
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    [Archive] Studies of certain Scottish moorlands in relation to tree growth
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    This bulletin is an account of investigations conducted during a number of years by Dr. G. K. Fraser, of the Department of Forestry, Aberdeen University, into the establishment of timber crops on peat soils in Scotland and particularly under west coast conditions as illustrated at Inverliever on Loch Awe. The investigations recorded in this bulletin […]
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    Forestry publication document

    [Archive] Forestry Practice 1933
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    A summary of methods of establishing forest nurseries and plantations with advice on other forestry questions for owners and agents.
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    [Archive] Growth and yield of conifers in Great Britain
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    This publication is a revision of Bulletin 3, ‘Rate of Growth of Conifers in the British Isles’. In this revised work the original tables for European larch, Scots pine and Norway spruce have been retained unaltered, while complete yield tables for Douglas fir and Corsican pine have been added. Further, a revised preliminary yield table […]