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    2017 – Recreation

     Introduction This chapter contains statistics on: the number and profile of visits to all woodlands from household surveys; the number and profile of visits to Forestry Commission/ Natural Resources Wales/ Forest Service woodlands from on-site surveys and administrative sources; and public access to woodland. Geographical coverage for recreation statistics varies. Estimates are presented at country level and, where possible, UK […]
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    Forestry publication document

    Stakeholder perceptions of short-rotation forestry for energy – Literature review
    Lead Author: Norman Dandy
    Research conducted in order to further understanding of the social viability of short-rotation forestry in the British landscape. Woodfuel – social and economic dimensions This publication is part a series of reports and presentations from research to understand the challenges of using trees, woods and forests in an effective woodfuel sector, how and why private woodlands owners […]
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    Forestry publication document

    The UK Forestry Standard 2017
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    The UK governments have set out their requirements for sustainable forest management in the UK Forestry Standard. Available both as ePub and PDF.
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    2018 – Recreation

     Introduction This chapter contains statistics on: the number and profile of visits to all woodlands from household surveys; the number and profile of visits to Forestry Commission/ Natural Resources Wales/ Forest Service woodlands from on-site surveys and administrative sources; and public access to woodland. Geographical coverage for recreation statistics varies. Estimates are presented at country level and, where possible, UK or […]
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    2020 – 6: Social

     Introduction This chapter contains statistics on: the number and profile of visits to all woodlands from household surveys; and the number and profile of visits to Forestry England/ Forestry and Land Scotland/ Natural Resources Wales/ Forest Service woodlands from on-site surveys and administrative sources. The statistics in this chapter need to be viewed in the context of broader changes […]
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    Forestry publication document

    Payments for ecosystems services
    Lead Author: Gregory Valatin
    Ecosystem services have traditionally been regarded as ‘free goods’ and there is a lack of incentives to protect them. Payments for Ecosystem Services attempt to rectify this, often through market mechanisms. The use of these schemes has become more widespread particularly in the USA and some developing countries. By Gregory Valatin (Forest Research) and Jenna Coull […]
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    Forestry publication document

    Lifestyle, identity and young people’s experiences of mountain biking
    Lead Author: Katherine King
    This Research Note summarises in-depth research conducted with young people as part of the Active England project at Bedgebury Forest, Kent.
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    Forestry publication document

    Social ‘barriers’ to woodfuel production from farm woods
    Lead Author: Norman Dandy
    Presentation to the Farm Woodlands Forum (June 2009). Woodfuel – social and economic dimensions This publication is part a series of reports and presentations from research to understand the challenges of using trees, woods and forests in an effective woodfuel sector, how and why private woodlands owners produce woodfuel, what forms of partnerships are appropriate and the […]
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    Forestry publication document

    Factors influencing woodfuel production by private landowners: a scoping study in Fife
    Lead Author: Joanna Secker Walker
    Presentation to the Farm Woodlands Forum (June 2009) Woodfuel – social and economic dimensions This publication is part a series of reports and presentations from research to understand the challenges of using trees, woods and forests in an effective woodfuel sector, how and why private woodlands owners produce woodfuel, what forms of partnerships are appropriate and the […]
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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.