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    2024/25 Publications

    Forest Research publishes a range of research and guidance aimed at forestry practitioners, policymakers, and an interested public. Many of our guidance publications support the UK Forestry Standard, and aim to provide detailed guidance on specific areas of forestry practice. Our research publications focus on specific areas of […]

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    Public engagement in forestry toolbox and guidance

    Discover information and explore techniques to engage individuals, communities and organisations in the decision-making process, design and management of forestry projects and activities.

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    Guidance on site suitability of small and medium scale harvesting and extraction machinery for forest harvesting (FR_TDJR150).

    Lead Author: Forest Research

    Guidance on site suitability of small and medium scale harvesting and extraction machinery for forest harvesting (FR_TDJR150).

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    Safety guidance for selecting small and mini scale harvesting and extraction machinery for forest harvesting (FR_TDJR131).

    Lead Author: Forest Research

    Safety guidance for selecting small and mini scale harvesting and extraction machinery for forest harvesting (FR_TDJR131).

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    Key Actions 2023-2024

    Key action Progress Publish Research Report ‘Rapid Review of Evidence on Biodiversity in Great Britain’s Commercial Forests’ Complete Publish NCF funded research to evaluate and support land manager engagement for woodland creation Complete Operationalise remote sensing to support the identification of woodland creation throughout Scotland andEngland Complete Secure ISO17025 accreditation...

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    The UK Forestry Standard

    The UK Forestry Standard is the reference standard for sustainable forest management in the UK.

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    Managing public safety on harvesting sites

    Lead Author: Forestry Commission

    Everyone involved in forestry work has health and safety duties and responsibilities. This Practice Note provides guidance to help landowners, forest managers and forestry practitioners manage public safety on harvesting sites. Forest operations are high-risk activities, and the management issues involved in harvesting and hauling timber while maintaining public access...

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    Resources on managing resilient forests

    this page summarises resources and guidance on managing resilient forests

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    [Archive] The use of chemicals in the Forestry Commission

    Lead Author: O.N. Blatchford (Ed.)

    This Paper deals with the use of chemicals in the forest and forest nursery. Common forest insect pests, diseases, weeds and animals are listed in alphabetical order by their common names together with pesticides recommended for their control, dosage rates and application methods. The information in this Paper was first...

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    Guidance documents

    A selection of biomass related guidance notes and documents from DEFRA, DECC the Forestry Commission and other sources

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    [Archive] Provisional code of practice for the use of pesticides in Great Britain

    Lead Author: Forestry Commission

    The Code of Practice in this Occasional Paper is made for the guidance of users of pesticides in forestry. It amplifies the requirements both of the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, 1988. The code is intended to cover the use of...

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    Deciding future management options for afforested deep peatland

    Lead Author: Forestry Commission (Scotland)

    This guide will help forest managers and agents in Scotland decide the best future management option for afforested deep peat sites (defined here as soils with a peat layer of 50 cm or more). It explains the principles and assessment methods of the ‘Forestry on peatland habitats’ supplementary guidance that...