Publications

Practical guidance

Ancient woodland restoration module 3 – halting further decline

Practical guidance on halting further decline when beginning ancient woodland restoration, including first aid techniques for the most critically threatened areas.

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Practical guidance

Residential developments and trees: a guide for planners and developers

A guide for developers and planners on the importance of trees and green spaces in housing developments and how to integrate them into the design process.

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Journal

Wood Wise – reintroducing lost species

The autumn 2018 issue of Wood Wise looks at the species reintroductions for conservation, focusing on a number of projects happening across the UK.

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Journal

Wood Wise – EU-exit impacts

The summer 2018 issue of Wood Wise looks at key areas of UK environmental legislation and protection that will be affected by leaving the EU.

PDF (6.56 MB)

Practical guidance

The role of trees in sheep farming

Planting trees for shelter can boost production and improve animal health and welfare. This guide provides practical guidance on integrating trees on sheep farms.

PDF (15.85 MB)

Research report

The current state of ancient woodland restoration

A report drawing together evidence on the progress and challenges associated with restoring damaged ancient woodlands across the UK.

PDF (1.76 MB)

Case study

Natural flood management using washland restoration

A Sussex Flow Initiative case study demonstrating natural flood management through washland restoration on an organic farm in the River Ouse catchment.

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Case study

Natural flood management using leaky dams

A Sussex Flow Initiative case study demonstrating natural flood management by using leaky dams in woodland to intercept, slow and divert flood waters.

PDF (880 KB)

Case study

Natural flood management by planting trees

A Sussex Flow Initiative case study demonstrating natural flood management by planting hedgerows and woodland to intercept rainfall and improve soil infiltration.

PDF (570 KB)

Practical guidance

Rôl coed mewn ffermio defaid - integreiddio coed i hybu cynhyrchiant a gwella iechyd anifeiliaid

Fe all plannu coed ar gyfer cysgod hybu cynhyrchiant a gwella iechyd a lles anifeiliaid. Mae'r llyfryn hwn yn darparu arweiniad ymarferol ar integreiddio coed ar ffermydd defaid.

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