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    Large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis)

     Present in United Kingdom Notifiable – No Scientific name – Hylobius abietis (H. abietis) The large pine weevil (above), also known as the large brown pine weevil, is, despite its name, an insect pest of many species of young trees in addition to pine trees (in the genus, Pinus). It is a particular problem in the UK and […]
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    Woodfuel Statistics

     Statistics releases/ publications - woodfuel
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    Tree species and provenance

     Information on over 60 species that are either widely grown in British forests at the present time or which could play an increasing role in the future. Focus is on species which could be expected to produce usable timber in British conditions. Pages outline the natural distribution, summarise our knowledge of their site and climatic preferences and other silvicultural characteristics, and briefly cover information on suitable seed origins and provenances.
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    Catchments vulnerable to acidification maps

     We have available digital maps showing catchments vulnerable to acidification in Scotland, England and Northern Ireland. Details of acid sensitive catchments in Wales and a link to a map can be found on the NRW website.
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    Pine-tree lappet moth (Dendrolimus pini)

     Present in United Kingdom Notifiable – see ‘Report a sighting’ below Scientific name – Dendrolimus pini (D. pini) The larvae, or caterpillars, of pine-tree lappet moth are a serious pest of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) forests in some parts of continental Europe, periodically causing large-scale damage to them. They can also attack other coniferous tree species – see […]
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    2018 – UK Forests and Climate Change

     Introduction This chapter contains information on: carbon in forests; the Woodland Carbon Code; and public attitudes to forestry and climate change. Estimates for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are included, where possible, in addition to UK totals. International comparisons of carbon stocks are provided in the International Forestry chapter. Further information on the data sources and methodology used to compile the […]
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    Drought and high winds

     Abiotic factor that contributes to oak decline
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    Biodiversity resources

     Resources relevant to forests and biodiversity General The UK post-2010 biodiversity framework (2012). JNCC, Defra. Biodiversity 2020: a strategy for England's wildlife and ecosystem services (2011). Defra, London. The natural choice: securing the value of nature (2011). HM Government. Forestry related Keepers of time: a statement of policy for England’s ancient and native woodland (2005). Forestry Commission England, Bristol. Contacts Forestry Forestry Commission – […]
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    Larger eight-toothed European spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus)

     Information about larger eight-toothed European spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus), a pest of spruce (Picea) trees and some other conifer species
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    Ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus)

     Present in United Kingdom Reportable – see ’Report a sighting’ below Scientific name of causal agent – Hymenoscyphus fraxineus Ash dieback is a highly destructive disease of ash trees (Fraxinus species), especially the United Kingdom’s native ash species, common ash (Fraxinus excelsior). It is caused by a fungus named Hymenoscyphus fraxineus (H. fraxineus), which is of eastern Asian […]
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    Climate change resources

     Resources relevant to forests and climate change. General The National Adaptation Programme Making the country resilient to a changing climate (2013). HM Government. Environmental Reporting Guidelines: including mandatory greenhouse gas emissions reporting guidance (2013) Defra, London. Government forestry and woodlands policy statement, incorporating the Government’s response to the Independent Panel on Forestry’s final report (2013). Defra, London, and Forestry […]
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    Planting woodland

     Planting a woodland