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  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    Mechanised Spraying Systems for Herbicide Use in Forestry
    Lead Author: Bill J Jones
    This Technical Note outlines these application methods and provides details on the components of mechanised sprayers and herbicide delivery systems. Information is also provided on pre- and post-storage maintenance, sprayer testing and spray drift management. Conclusions and recommendations give guidance for the use of mechanised sprayers in forestry.
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    Forestry publication document

    Planning and Managing Pesticide Stores
    Lead Author: Bill J Jones
    This Technical Note outlines legislation governing pesticide use and sets out training and certification requirements relevant to pesticide storage. It provides recommendations on planning, constructing and maintaining permanent and mobile pesticide stores and gives guidance on the management and safe storage of pesticides. Advice is also given on waste disposal, health and safety issues and […]
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    Forestry publication document

    Ffeithiau a ffigurau’r coedwigaeth 2006
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    Crynodeb o Ystadegau Ynglyn a Choetiroedd a Choedwigoedd. A summary of statistics about woodland and forestry (Welsh/English)
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    Forestry facts and figures 2006
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    A summary of statistics about woodland and forestry.
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    Traction Aids in Forestry
    Lead Author: Duncan Ireland
    This Technical Note discusses the benefits of traction aids in forestry. Generic types of traction aids and their effects on machine travel are described. Guidance is provided on when and where traction aids should be used along with their characteristics under different operating conditions and their selection according to site. Advantages and disadvantages of using […]
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    [Archive] Choosing provenance in broadleaved trees
    Lead Author: Jason Hubert
    This Information Note reviews evidence from trials and provides recommendations and advice to growers seeking to select the best broadleaved provenances for British conditions.
  • Research

    Studies on the fate of direct sown tree and shrub seeds

     Investigations aimed at helping to define sites and situations where direct seeding, as a method for woodland creation and regeneration, is more likely to succeed
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    Cableway extraction
    Lead Author: Colin J Saunders
    Cableway extraction.
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    Forest fencing
    Lead Author: Roger Trout
    This publication replaces Forestry Commission Bulletin 102: Forest fencing, published 14 years ago. It recommends best practice principles for managers and practitioners as a guide to planning, assessment and mitigation of adverse factors, in choosing the fence design appropriate for the target species and by indicating the key practical steps in construction.
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    [Archive] An update on nursery propagation and establishment best practice for larch in Britain
    Lead Author: Mike Perks
    This Information Note summarises the results of a series of experiments, including a synthesis of data from previous Forest Research publications, to provide information regarding recent advances in propagation of hybrid larch using cutting production systems.
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    [Archive] The principles of using woods for shelter
    Lead Author: Barry A Gardiner
  • Research

    Forestry and Freshwater Ecology

     The impact of forestry on the ecological functioning of the freshwater environment