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  • Tools and Resources

    2019 – Environment

     Introduction The statistics presented in the Environment chapter of this release cover: populations of wild birds; public opinion on tree health; and woodland fires. Woodland fires Wildfires, including woodland fires, are uncontrolled vegetation fires. Although they can start naturally, the majority are caused by people, either accidentally or deliberately. Wildfires can impact on transport network and power lines; damage property and businesses; […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Carbon dynamics

     The use of greenspace to alter environmental carbon dynamics, including carbon sequestration using urban trees to allow climate change adaptation and mitigation
  • Tools and Resources

    Training and support for ESC

     Training and support for ESC
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    [Archive] Land capability for forestry in South-West Scotland
    Lead Author: G. Hudson
    The land capability classification for forestry is based on an assessment of the degree of limitation imposed by the physical factors of soil, topography and climate on the growth of trees and on silvicultural practices. The principal tree species considered are those broadleaves and conifers commonly grown in Britain, and the classification assumes a skilled […]
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    [Archive] Land capability for forestry in Western Scotland
    Lead Author: D.J. Henderson
    The land capability classification for forestry is based on an assessment of the degree of limitation imposed by the physical factors of soil, topography and climate on the growth of trees and on silvicultural practices. The principal tree species considered are those broadleaves and conifers commonly grown in Britain, and the classification assumes a skilled […]
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    [Archive] Land capability for forestry in South-East Scotland
    Lead Author: F.T. Dry
    The land capability classification for forestry is based on an assessment of the degree of limitation imposed by the physical factors of soil, topography and climate on the growth of trees and on silvicultural practices. The principal tree species considered are those broadleaves and conifers commonly grown in Britain, and the classification assumes a skilled […]
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    [Archive] Land capability for forestry in Eastern Scotland
    Lead Author: J.H. Gauld
    The land capability classification for forestry is based on an assessment of the degree of limitation imposed by the physical factors of soil, topography and climate on the growth of trees and on silvicultural practices. The principal tree species considered are those broadleaves and conifers commonly grown in Britain, and the classification assumes a skilled […]
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    [Archive] Land capability for forestry in Northern Scotland
    Lead Author: W. Towers
    The land capability classification for forestry is based on an assessment of the degree of limitation imposed by the physical factors of soil, topography and climate on the growth of trees and on silvicultural practices. The principal tree species considered are those broadleaves and conifers commonly grown in Britain, and the classification assumes a skilled […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Phytophthora manual – 5. Managing sites felled to control phytophthora diseases

     Advice and guidance on managing forest sites where trees have been felled to control phytophthora diseases, especially Phytophthora ramorum and Phytophthora kernovii (formerly P. kernoviae), with special reference to preventing further spread of the diseases, and re-infection on site after replanting
  • Tools and Resources

    Woodland and archaeology

     An overview of the types of archaeological evidence found in wooded environments and associated issues
  • Tools and Resources

    Climate Matching Tool

     The climate matching tool provides a visualisation of regions with a similar climate to the climate projection for any location in Europe. It gives an indication of the climate that trees are likely to experience in the future.
  • Service

    Pesticide efficacy testing

     Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD) recognised design and management of pesticide efficacy trials, with specialist tree tolerance testing and forestry test sites. Service overview Plant protection products – herbicides, insecticides and biocides – are only approved for sale and use in the UK once they have completed rigorous registration test. These trials ensure that products are not harmful to […]