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  • Tools and Resources

    Sweet chestnut blight (Cryphonectria parasitica)

     Present in UK Notifiable – see ‘Report a sighting’ below Scientific name of causal agent – Cryphonectria parasitica Picture: D. Rigling Sweet chestnut blight is a destructive disease of sweet chestnut trees (trees in the Castanea genus) caused by the ascomycete fungus Cryphonectria parasitica. It was formerly known as Endothia parasitica. It can also affect a few other plant species. Distribution The Cryphonectria […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Dutch elm disease (Ophiostoma novo-ulmi)

     About Dutch elm disease in Great Britain
  • Research

    The potential for agroforestry to reduce net GHG emissions in Scotland through the Woodland Carbon Code

     This research examines the potential of agroforestry to contribute to meeting greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets outlined in Scotland’s Climate Change Plan, and the economic viability of adopting agroforestry practices. It finds agroforestry has potential to sequester carbon and is generally financially viable, but benefits vary according to different factors.
  • Tools and Resources

    The pre-reclamation site-investigation process

     Site investigation, remediation, contaminated land, brownfield land, restoration, woodland
  • Tools and Resources

    General biomass information

     General background information about woodfuel and biomass
  • Tools and Resources

    Tree Health Learning Pathway for Citizens

     Aim The aim of this “tree health learning pathway” is to provide information and guidance to encourage anyone to engage with and get involved with nature, and with trees and tree pests and diseases, in particular Who is it for? This learning pathway is aimed at everyone and caters for all ages and abilities How does it work? Tree health […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea)

     Information about the pest larvae (caterpillars) of oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea), including its biology, distribution, management and control.
  • Tools and Resources

    Chalara manual – 2. Managing ash trees and woodland, including logs and firewood

     1. Principles The principles underlying the guidance presented below are: maintaining, where possible, the values and benefits associated with ash woodlands and iconic trees; securing an economic return where timber production is an important objective; maintaining as much genetic diversity in ash trees as possible with the aim of ensuring the presence of ash in the long term; and minimising impacts […]
  • Tools and Resources

    Installing a biomass system

     There are a number of issues to consider when planning to install a biomass system
  • Tools and Resources

    Woodfuel storage

     Well designed storage is important to ensure woodfuel is kept in good condition and safely