Publications from other organisations

 

UK FORESTRY STANDARD (UKFS)

3rd Edition, Forestry Commission (2011)

The UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) is the reference standard for sustainable forest management in the UK. The UKFS, supported by its series of Guidelines, outlines the context for forestry in the UK, sets out the approach of the UK governments to sustainable forest management, defines standards and requirements, and provides a basis for regulation and monitoring.

The UKFS Guidelines series covers the following subject areas:

Biodiversity
Climate change
Historic environment
Landscape
People
Soil
Water

General Forestry Practice is covered by the UKFS itself as it is common to all elements of sustainable forest management.

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Woodland Management: A Practical Guide

2nd Edition, Chris Starr (2013)

Now in full colour, this is the second edition of this highly acclaimed book. Woodland Management is essential reading for anyone with an interest in trees and woodlands, whether they simply enjoy walking in the woods, are considering buying woodland, or wish to gain a greater understanding of the history and management of Britain's woodland. The book begins with a look at how our woodlands have developed and a discussion of the different types of woodland, and then explores, in a non-technical way, all aspects of management.

It considers: broadleaf and conifer woodlands; factors influencing the choice of tree species; surveying and mapping; the seasonal cycle and the operations that occur at different times of the year; conservation and biodiversity; planting new woodland; natural regeneration; coppicing; the types of site; ground preparation; protecting ancient trees; growing trees for timber; thinning and felling; methods of selling timber; generating revenue from timber production and other sources; the factors involved in buying and owning woodlands; where to find grants; how to write a management plan; who to contact for further information; and much more.

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Getting Started in your Own Wood

Owning a small wood or being able to help look after one well has become an increasingly popular subject.

Getting Started in Your Own Wood has all you need to know about the basics. It is written by experts committed to the care and stewardship of our woodland resources and provides practical advice and guidance for those coming to woodland management for the first time.

Getting Started in Your Own Wood is an expanded and updated edition of Julian’s hugely successful Badgers, Beeches and Blisters, first published in 2006 and reprinted four times. Every chapter has been revised, and two new chapters added by Will Rolls, author of The Log Book, on firewood and tree pests and diseases.

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Common Sense Risk Management of Trees

The National Tree Safety Group’s (NTSG) aim is to develop a nationally recognised approach to tree safety management and to provide guidance that is proportionate to the actual risks from trees.

The NTSG position is underpinned by a set of five key principles for considering and managing tree safety in the public interest:

Trees provide a wide variety of benefits to society
Trees are living organisms that naturally lose branches or fall
The overall risk to human safety is extremely low
Tree owners have a legal duty of care
Tree owners should take a balanced and proportionate approach to tree safety management.

Managing the risk from trees is the responsibility of the owners and managers of the land on which they grow. There are many different types of landowner and trees grow in many different environments. This guidance has been developed to support the work of all those involved in tree management; whether connected with streets, parks, public open spaces, businesses such as hotels or farms, private estates, woodland, commercial forestry or private gardens.

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