People, trees and woodlands

Developing a greater understanding of the ways in which trees benefit society and improving delivery of those benefits.

This research aims to develop an understanding about the relationships between forestry and society by concentrating on the social dimension of sustainable forest management and using qualitative and quantitative research methods in social science.

About this research, its background and objectives, and underlying Forestry Commission policy

Research programmes

Forthcoming conferences and events

Publications

Related products and services

Alice Holt Research Forest - conduct studies with access to 50 years’ scientific data
Social research services to the forestry sector:
- Advice on the design and conduct of social research
- Research project design and management
- Advice on social issues in forestry
- Evaluation of social programmes
- Advice on the design and conduct of research exploring governance and public involvement.

For further information contact

Anna Lawrence
Forest Research
Alice Holt Lodge
Farnham
Surrey GU10 4LH

Tel: 01420 526223
Fax: 01420 520558
Email: anna.lawrence@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Research into 'people, trees and woods' in Forest Research is carried out by the Social and Economic Research Group within the Environmental and Human Sciences Division.

On BBC radio

Home Planet programme

Dr Anna Lawrence, Head of Social and Economic Research on panel on 12th February 2008.

Topics discussed include "A wood based society" and "Biomass and flood plains".

Payments for Ecosystems Services

Payments for ecosystems services report ^(PDF-1076K)

Payments for ecosystems services policy summary ^(PDF-910K)

Ecosystem services have traditionally been regarded as ‘free goods’ and there is a lack of incentives to protect them. Payments for Ecosystem Services attempt to rectify this, often through market mechanisms.

Condition survey of non-woodland amenity trees

Useful sites

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