Afforestation affects bogs by triggering physical, chemical and biological changes within the environment. The primary purpose of bog restoration is to re-create wildlife habitat. This Technical Paper addresses the case for restoration, the basic principles that should be considered, the special case of cracked peat, and results from and practical...
The UK governments have set out their requirements for sustainable forest management in the UK Forestry Standard. Available both as ePub and PDF.
An overview of the types of archaeological evidence found in wooded environments and associated issues
The use of borates for the control of Fomes root and butt rot of conifers is reviewed in relation to the history of their use in wood preservatives, their efficacy as stump treatment materials, and their effect on the environment. Effectiveness, phytotoxicity, vertebrate toxicity, and environmental impact are all considered....
Information about the Research Forests in England, Scotland and Wales.
Land reclamation and urban greening
We are investigating the effects of peatland restoration by deforestation on nutrient and carbon transport to the water environment.
Resources relevant to Forests and Water. General Future water: the Government’s water strategy for England (2011). HM Government. The natural choice: securing the value of nature (2011). HM Government. Delivery mechanisms The Water Framework Directive and River Basin Management Plans – The European Union Water Framework Directive, which came into...
How the provision of high quality, attractive accessible greenspace can increase levels of tourism in urban areas
Outlines the types of archaeological evidence found in woodland which are not associated with woodland management
Woodland brings a wealth of benefits in addition to economic and environmental ones
How the provision of urban green infrastructure can provide economic regeneration benefits and improve the economic situation in deprived areas