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The project is analysing data on spruce aphid populations from forests managed using different silvicultural systems, to determine whether increasing the structural diversity of forest stands leads to a lower incidence of the pest and a reduction in damage.

Testing for tolerance to Chalara ash die-back across various ash species.

Natural tolerance to Chalara ash die-back and tissue culture of selected ash trees

Adapting forest regeneration to increase resilience to climate change and biotic threats, whilst maintaining productivity.

Technical Development’s Woodland Operations Programme develops, evaluates and promotes safe and efficient equipment and methods into forestry establishment and maintenance, integrated forest management, environmental management, harvesting and transport and woodfuel

Research into private landowner decision-making, culture and their attitudes towards forestry.

Chalara ash dieback resistance trials across the UK

Opportunity mapping has been developed to help identify these locations and promote more integrated catchment management.

Understanding human-wildlife interactions in forest environments

An evaluation of the key issues relating to woodland and the Water Framework Directive