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368 Search Results for forests and soil

  • Tools and Resources

    Greenspace establishment practices

     Defining the objectives, stakeholder involvement and technical establishment practices in provision of greenspace
  • Tools and Resources

    About ESC

     About ESC
  • Research

    Effects of air pollution on soil sustainability

     Does acid deposition affect British soils and subsequent forest health?
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    [Archive] Trees and weeds
    Lead Author: R.J. Davies
    Landscaped sites are often seeded with vigorous varieties ot grass and legume species, which, while reducing soil erosion and giving an attractive green appearance, may kill young trees or check their growth. Weeds compete with trees for moisture, nutrients and light; but they can also interfere by releasing toxins, modifying soil and air temperatures, and […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Floodplain forestry and wet woodland

     Outline of issues relating to wet woodland and floodplain forestry establishment on sites with archaeological potential
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    Protecting the environment during mechanised harvesting operations
    Lead Author: Ian R Murgatroyd
    This Technical Note provides guidance on matching harvesting systems to site conditions to reduce the risk of soil damage and water pollution. It updates some previously identified issues and describes some new techniques. Information is provided on site planning, selection of machines, brash mat construction and maintenance, forest road approaches/drainage and roadside stacking.
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    [Archive] An ecological site classification for forestry in Great Britain
    Lead Author: Graham Pyatt
    Ecological Site Classification (ESC) will help forest managers to select tree species, and to make related decisions based on an appreciation of the ecological potential of sites. The classification focuses on the key factors of site that influence tree growth, and that are important to the rest of the ecosystem. This site-orientated approach to tree […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Selecting tree species for landfill restoration

     Which trees should you plant on an old landfill site?
  • Tools and Resources

    Glossary

     A glossary of woodfuel and biomass related terms
  • Publications

    An analysis of conifer experiments in Britain to identify productive alternatives to Sitka spruce
    Lead Author: Victoria Stokes
    An analysis of relevant species trials was carried out to assess the productivity of potential alternative conifer species to Sitka spruce on upland site types in Britain. Data from 87 forest experiments planted between 1929 and 1995 were analysed to compare long-term performance of 52 species with that of Sitka spruce under the same conditions and site type.
  • Tools and Resources

    2023 – 4: Carbon

     Introduction This chapter contains information on: carbon in forests; carbon sequestration; the Woodland Carbon Code; and public attitudes to forestry and climate change. Estimates for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are included, where possible, in addition to UK totals. International comparisons of carbon stocks are provided in the International Forestry chapter. Further information on the data sources and methodology used […]
  • Tools and Resources

    2022 – 4: Carbon

     Introduction This chapter contains information on: carbon in forests; carbon sequestration; the Woodland Carbon Code; and public attitudes to forestry and climate change. Estimates for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are included, where possible, in addition to UK totals. International comparisons of carbon stocks are provided in the International Forestry chapter. Further information on the data sources and methodology used […]