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281 Search Results for forests and people

  • Research

    New evidence to inform woodland creation for climate change mitigation

     A project was commissioned to estimate and compare the potential for carbon sequestration (net CO2 uptake) and GHG emissions mitigation that could be realised by creating different types of woodlands. The analysis assesses the influence of different tree species, site and management factors, including the eventual use of harvested wood, on...
  • Research

    Alternatives to conventional plastic tree shelters

     This research aims to determine the practicality, durability, and efficacy of non-plastic biodegradable tree shelters and other tree protection methods, as alternatives to using tree shelters made from conventional plastics.
  • Research

    New approach for evaluating options for climate change adaptions in forestry – Action Expiration Chart

     Evaluation of robust climate change adaptation options for forest planning, management, and policy making using new approach.
  • Research

    Children and young people’s perceptions of climate change

     This page summarises findings from Forest Research’s study into the perceptions and attitudes of children and young people to climate change.
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    [Archive] Creating and managing woodlands around towns
    Lead Author: Simon J. Hodge
    This Handbook describes how to plan, create and manage urban woodlands. The primary role of urban forestry is to provide multi-purpose woodlands which improve the quality of daily life for the 46 million urban people of Britain and so the Handbook goes beyond the technical issues of establishing and managing trees to encompass community involvement, […]
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    [Archive] Forests of central and southern Scotland
    Lead Author: Herbert L. Edlin
    The region covered by this Booklet is the southern third of Scotland, from the headwaters of the Tay in Perthshire, down to the Border. It holds the two great cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, the widespread industries that have been built up over the central coalfields, the richest farmlands and also—rather surprisingly—one-third of Scotland’s forests […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Brownfield regeneration

     Information on brownfield regeneration in the planning process during provision of greenspace in urban areas
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    Trees and woodlands: Nature’s health service
    Lead Author: Liz O'Brien
    This publication provides information and evidence supporting the idea that the use and enjoyment of woodlands and green spaces improves people’s overall health and well-being. By Liz O'Brien. Forward by Sir Liam Donaldson – Chief Medical Officer for England. November 2005. Executive summary Trees and woodlands: nature’s health service is aimed at a wide range of health professionals and environmental […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Woodland

     What is urban and peri-urban woodland and what are its benefits and practical considerations for its establishment and management
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    Insights from behavioural economics for ecosystem services valuation and sustainability
    Lead Author: Darren Moseley
    Ecosystem services refer to the benefits or outputs that people derive from ecosystems. Following the publication of the UK National Ecosystem Assessment there has been a growing interest in assessing the flows of such services and valuing the contribution they make to human well-being. This Research Report draws upon recent evidence (years 2001 to 2012) […]
  • Research

    Large scale diversity and distribution of ectomycorrhizal fungi

     A multi-partner Europe wide transdisciplinary project to understand the large-scale diversity and distribution of ectomycorrhizal fungi across Europe, taking into account long-term monitoring of environment, climate, soil and geographical variables.
  • Tools and Resources

    Economic benefits of woodland management

     Well managed woodland offers many benefits, including economic benefits