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    The management of semi-natural woodlands: 1. lowland acid beech and oak woods
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    This Practice Guide is one of a set of eight, which provide comprehensive advice on the management of ancient semi-natural woodland in Britain. While these guides are aimed primarily at ancient semi-natural woodland, much of the advice will also be appropriate for other semi-natural woods which are of high conservation value, and for long-established planted […]
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    The silviculture and management of coppice woodlands
    Lead Author: Ralph Harmer
    Coppice woodlands form an important part of our cultural heritage and are often valuable areas for conservation and biodiversity. The 20th century saw a marked decline in coppice but in recent years long neglected woodlands have been brought back into active management. This renewed interest has been mainly for wildlife benefits, but some well-managed crops, […]
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    [Archive] Applying the Ecological Site Classification in the lowlands: a case study of the New Forest inclosures
    Lead Author: Graham D Pyatt
    Applying the Ecological Site Classification in the lowlands’ is an illustrated case study of the New Forest Inclosures, which cover an area of 8500 hectares in southern Britain. The Ecological Site Classification (ESC) model is a PC-based decision support system for forest managers. It is designed to match key site factors with the ecological requirements […]
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    Forestry publication document

    Chainsaw debutressing of standing timber

     This Technical Note provides advice and information to forest managers, woodland owners and contractors on the operation of debuttressing standing timber prior to felling by mechanical harvesting machines. It reviews current training, guidance and practice, and provides information about the decision process to be taken on when and how to carry out the debuttressing operation.
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    Forestry publication document

    Noise hazards in forestry operations and selection of personal protective equipment

     This Technical Note uses current information gathered from manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, together with limited noise measurements obtained from machinery studies, to assess the noise exposure levels of forest operations. From evaluation of these data, guidance is given on the selection of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Loud impact or explosive noises, for example […]
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    Forestry publication document

    Respiratory protective equipment
    Lead Author: Bill J Jones
    This Technical Note provides an introduction to the legislative background to respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and discusses the need for suitable RPE. The terminology used in respirator selection is described along with relevant details of the hazards that RPE can protect against. Emphasis is placed on selecting equipment that is suitable for each situation in […]
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    Forestry publication document

    National inventory of woodland and trees: Great Britain

     This Report presents the results for Great Britain from the Forestry Commission National Inventory of Woodland and Trees. For more information and the results of the survey at country, region and county level (as appropriate), visit the National Forest Inventory web pages.
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    Forestry publication document

    Forestry statistics 2003
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    Forestry Statistics is a compendium of statistical information about woodland, forestry and primary wood processing in the UK. Traditionally forestry statistics have focused on forests as a source of timber, and on the use of timber by wood processing industries. However, in recent years, it has been increasingly recognised that a wider range of environmental […]
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    Forestry publication document

    Ffeithiau a ffigurau’r coedwigaeth 2003
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    Crynodeb o Ystadegau Ynglyn a Choetiroedd a Choedwigoedd ym Mhrydain Fawr.A summary of statistics about woodland and forestry in Great Britain (Welsh/English).
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    Forestry publication document

    Forestry facts and figures 2003
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    A summary of statistics about woodland and forestry in Great Britain.
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    Forestry publication document

    Scotland’s trees, woods and forests
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    This booklet is written for anyone and everyone with an interest in Scotland’s trees, woods and forests.
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    Forestry publication document

    Tree Planting Information Note
    Lead Author: Bill Jones
    OutDoor Workshop 10.02 * These publications are produced by Technical Development. Some (mainly older) publications are not available online. If you do not find what you are looking for, please contact jens.haufe@forestresearch.gov.uk or bill.jones@forestresearch.gov.uk or phone 0300 067 5919.