Price Index Review 2008
A review of the methodology used to calculate the Coniferous Standing Sales Price Index (CSSPI) was undertaken in 2007-2008. The paper Methodology for the Coniferous Standing Sales Price Index explains the rationale for the change in how the index is calculated. The new methodology was first implemented in the November 2008 publication of Timber Price Indices.
Forestry Statistics Review 2002
The main Forestry Commission statistical outputs were brought into the scope of National Statistics in August 2001. As part of our commitment to ensuring that our statistics meet quality standards, we carried out a National Statistics Quality Review of forestry statistics in 2002. The review assessed how well the Forestry Commission's National Statistics outputs meet users' needs, as well as the quality of the outputs, from data collection to publication. In addition, the user demand and feasibility of producing separate forestry statistics for Scotland, Wales and England was assessed.
The Project Initiation Document provides details on the scope of the review and organisational arrangements.
The final report of the review, which includes a number of recommendations for improvement, was published on 13 December 2002. We have also prepared an implementation plan, to show the action we propose to take on each of the recommendations. A final report on implementation plan progress was published in 2007.
We would like to record our thanks to all those who participated in the review.
Consultation on UK Indicators of Sustainable Forestry 2001-2002
The UK Indicators of Sustainable Forestry were developed through 2 rounds of consultation in 2001 and 2002. See the consultation process page for further details.
