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    2017 – Number of sawmills by size

     A total of 169 sawmills processed UK roundwood in 2016 (Table 2.8). Most mills (83%) produced less than 25 thousand m3 sawnwood (softwood and hardwood) during the year. Over the past ten years, the number of active sawmills has reduced by 18%. Most of this decrease has occurred in the smallest size categories. Year Size of mill (total production)1       Total < […]
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    2016 – Number of sawmills by size

     A total of 171 sawmills processed UK roundwood in 2015 (Table 2.8). Around three quarters (73%) of sawmills produced less than 10 thousand m3 sawnwood (softwood and hardwood) during the year. Over the past ten years, there has been a reduction in the number of mills producing less than 25 thousand m3 sawnwood, while the number […]
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    Health & safety

     Accidents involving absence from work of at least seven days are required to be reported to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). Prior to this time, reporting was required for absences of at least three days. The latest major accident rates for Great Britain covering 2017-18, show an increase from the previous year for the forestry […]
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    2018 – Health & safety

     From April 2012, accidents involving absence from work of at least seven days are required to be reported to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). Prior to this time, reporting was required for absences of at least three days. The latest accident rates, for 2016-17, show an increase from the previous year for the forestry and […]
  • Tools and Resources

    2016 – Health & Safety

     From April 2012, accidents involving absence from work of at least seven days are required to be reported to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). Prior to this time, reporting was required for absences of at least three days. Accident rates in forestry and wood products have tended to decline in recent years, but are still […]
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    2017 – Health & safety

     From April 2012, accidents involving absence from work of at least seven days are required to be reported to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). Prior to this time, reporting was required for absences of at least three days. Accident rates in forestry and wood products have tended to decline in recent years, but are still […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Statistics

     The statistics team, now part of Forest Research, produces statistics on a wide range of topics related to forestry.
  • Tools and Resources

    NFI Survey Manual for third cycle field samples

     Information on assessments made during NFI field data collection and protocols.
  • Tools and Resources

    2018 – Number of sawmills by country

     Around one half (54%) of the 164 active sawmills in 2017 were in England, around one third (32%) were in Scotland, 9% in Wales and 5% in Northern Ireland (Table 2.9). Table 2.9 Number of sawmills by country, 2008-2017 Year England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland UK 2008 103 18 68 8 197 2009 101 17 68 9 195 2010 98 17 64 9 188 2011 96 16 63 9 184 2012 95 15 61 9 180 2013 92 15 59 9 175 2014 92 15 57 9 173 2015 92 15 55 9 171 2016 89 15 54 9 167 2017 88 14 53 9 164 Source: Sawmill Survey Data: Longer time series of the above table, and for mills in England by region, […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Restocking by type

     Six thousand hectares of new woodland were created and 14 thousand hectares of woodland were restocked in the UK in 2015-16 (Table 1.13). Broadleaved species accounted for around two thirds (65%) of the new planting area but just 26% of the restocking area in 2015-16. Table 1.13 New planting & restocking by forest type Year (ending 31/3) New […]
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    2020 – 2: Timber

     Introduction This chapter covers the production of timber from woodland and the primary processing of harvested wood to give basic wood products. Estimates for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are included, in addition to UK totals, where possible. International comparisons of timber production are available in the International Forestry chapter.  Further information on the data sources and […]
  • Publications

    No seed zone effects on the survival, growth, and stem form of Pacific silver fir in Britain
    Lead Author: Gary Kerr
    Long-term research finds Pacific silver fir has great potential as a forestry species in Britain With our climate changing and an increasing range of pests and diseases affecting trees in Britain, it is important forest managers diversify the tree species they plant and use a wider range of forest management systems (e.g. continuous cover forestry). Pacific silver […]