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Affordable Housing Plan For National Forest Land
Affordable social housing could be built in rural areas on land currently managed by Forestry Commission Scotland.
News from Forestry Commission (24 December 2003)
Trees Boost Tourism
Technical background article A new report into Britain's tourism economy estimates that forest visits bring in around £163 million to the Scottish economy.
News from Forestry Commission (23 December 2003)
Release Dates For Forestry Commission Statistics
A range of Forestry Commission statistical publications are issued as "National Statistics", on pre-announced dates. This notice announces the planned publication dates for 2004.
News from Forestry Commission (16 December 2003)
More Resources And New Disease Confirmations
Confirmation of three new findings of Phytophthora ramorum in tree species has raised concerns about the recent spread of the disease to trees in Britain.
News from Forestry Commission ( 8 December 2003)
2003 Regional Forestry Commission Advisers
One new and eight refreshed Regional Advisory Committees (RACs) in England, charged with giving the Forestry Commission local advice on a range of subjects relating to forestry.
News from Forestry Commission ( 4 December 2003)
Forestry Statistics 2003
Technical background article The Forestry Commission have published "Forestry Statistics 2003", an annual publication presenting statistics on woodland, forestry and primary wood processing in the United Kingdom.
News from Forestry Commission ( 1 December 2003)
Coniferous Standing Sales Price Index
The Forestry Commission today published the latest figures for the Coniferous Standing Sales Price Index for Great Britain.
News from Forestry Commission (27 November 2003)
Mediaeval Find Earns Local Hero Forestry Award
A popular forester from Ceredigion in Mid Wales is this year's winner of the Forestry Commission Wales Millennial Bowl Award after discovering an ancient corn kiln.
News from Forestry Commission (26 November 2003)
Forest Research Student Scoops Honours
Research into compression wood has earned an Edinburgh student the chance to rub shoulders with the world's top scientists at an international convention in Sweden.
News from Forestry Commission (26 November 2003)
Green Guidelines For Cooling Equipment Manufacture
Online guidelines to help smaller manufacturers of non-domestic cooling equipment understand their environmental obligations are launched.
News from Environment Agency (25 November 2003)
More Flexible Approach To Housing Densities
Technical background article A more flexible approach to housing densities is needed, say TCPA. The TCPA1 has debunked some of the myths surrounding the issue of housing densities in a new policy statement.
News from The Town and Country Planning Association (21 November 2003)
£198,000 Euro-Boost For Scottish Wood Products
Efforts to boost markets for Scotland's growing timber harvest have received a Euro-boost of almost £200,000, Forestry Minister Allan Wilson announced.
News from Forestry Commission (18 November 2003)
New Voices For Scotland's Forests
Technical background article Efforts by the Scottish Executive to involve local people more closely in the management of Scotland's forests moved another step forward with the announcement about new regional forestry forums.
News from Forestry Commission (12 November 2003)
First Infected Oak Found In Sussex
Technical background article The first confirmed UK case of a disease already affecting native American oak trees on the west coast of the USA has been found on a single Southern red oak tree in Sussex.
News from Forestry Commission ( 7 November 2003)
Scottish Public Opinion Of Forestry 2003
Technical background article The Forestry Commission today published "Public Opinion of Forestry 2003: Scotland", giving Scottish results from a survey of public attitudes to forestry and forestry-related issues.
News from Forestry Commission ( 6 November 2003)
Leafier Future For Scotland's Towns And Cities
Technical background article Scotland's towns and cities could become greener places, with more woods and forests in and around them, thanks to moves by the Scottish Executive announced today.
News from Forestry Commission ( 4 November 2003)
English Public Opinion Of Forestry 2003
Technical background article The Forestry Commission today published "Public Opinion of Forestry 2003: England", giving English regional results from a UK survey of public attitudes to forestry and related issues.
News from Forestry Commission ( 4 November 2003)
'Woods In And Around Towns' Conference
Technical background article Keynote address by Scottish Forestry Minister Allan Wilson delivered on his behalf to the "Woodlands In and Around Towns" conference.
News from Forestry Commission (31 October 2003)
Timber Quality - Key Research Unveiled
Technical background article The properties of British grown Sitka spruce timber were highlighted at a recent seminar hosted by Forest Research.
News from Forestry Commission (29 October 2003)
How Wood Provides Warm Glow For School
Forestry Minister, Ben Bradshaw, was today shown how a new 'green' heating system being installed by Nottinghamshire County Council is going to provide warmth for the children and the staff.
News from Forestry Commission (29 October 2003)
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