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Gallery of photos depicting various aspects of bleeding canker of horse chestnut (page 2)

Forest Research publishes a range of research and guidance aimed at forestry practitioners, policymakers, and an interested public. Many of our guidance publications support the UK Forestry Standard, and aim to provide detailed guidance on specific areas of forestry practice. Our research publications focus on specific areas of forestry-related research...

The arrival in the United Kingdom (UK) of the Hymenoscyphus fraxineus fungus, which causes Chalara ash dieback, has created an uncertain future for our native ‘common’ ash (Fraxinus excelsior) as a woodland, hedgerow and urban tree species. There is evidence, though, that with good science and management, ash will continue...

From April 2012, accidents involving absence from work of at least seven days are required to be reported to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). Prior to this time, reporting was required for absences of at least three days. Accident rates in forestry and wood products have tended to decline...

From April 2012, accidents involving absence from work of at least seven days are required to be reported to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). Prior to this time, reporting was required for absences of at least three days. Accident rates in forestry and wood products have tended to decline...

This revised edition (September 2002) replaces the previous 2 editions published in 1998 and 2001. Interim information – Tree death in poplar plantations – published in November 2005 is also available to download from this page.

Information on removals from Forestry Commission (FC), Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and Forest Service (FS) woodlands is obtained from administrative systems. A total of 4.7 million green tonnes of softwood was removed from FC/NRW/FS woodlands in 2015, a 3% decrease from the 2014 figure (Table 2.3). Over one half (56%)...

Mills in Scotland consumed around one half (51%) of the 6.3 million green tonnes of softwood delivered to UK sawmills in 2015 (Table 2.12). A further 30% was consumed by mills in England, 10% in Wales and 8% in Northern Ireland. Table 2.12 Consumption of softwood by country, 2006-2015 Year...

UK sawmills produced a total of 3.4 million cubic metres of sawn softwood in 2015, a 7% decrease from the 2014 figure (Table 2.13). Sawmills with total annual sawnwood production of 10 thousand cubic metres or more accounted for 94% of the total sawn softwood produced by sawmills in 2015....

A synopsis of the Lowland Habitat Networks in Scotland report (below), including examples of how networks of non-wooded habitats and their integration in different landscape settings could benefit landscapes in the Scottish Lowlands. By Darren Moseley and Mike Smith. Full report: Developing lowland habitat networks in Scotland: Phase 2 (PDF-3207K)...

Annual Reports You can download our latest Annual Report and Accounts here. Annual Report and Accounts 2023-2024 (PDF, 2 MB) If you would like to access and download past Annual Reports (from 2005 onwards), please visit our pages on GOV.UK. If you require electronic copies of older reports (2000-2005) please contact us. Corporate...

From April 2012, accidents involving absence from work of at least seven days are required to be reported to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). Prior to this time, reporting was required for absences of at least three days. The latest accident rates, for 2016-17, show an increase from the...