Summary
This programme explores systems in use and identifies best practice to promote the sustainable application of low impact silviculture, supporting the UKWAS objective of favouring lower impact silvicultural systems where they are suited to site and species.
It also investigates best practice for managing open space, fire, Rhododendron and water.
Research objectives
The main research objectives are to:
- Identify and assess low impact silvicultural systems
- Develop and promote best practice guidance
- Provide advice and support relating to open space, fire Rhodendron and water management.
Funders and partners
This research is funded primarily by the Forestry Commission Sustainable Management Programme Advisory Group and is performed by the Forest Research Technical Development Group.
Forestry Commission policy
One objective of the Forestry Commission is to support the Government's policy of sustainable forest management, by promoting low impact silviculture systems where suitable.
Publications
Ecosystem management publications
Status
Ongoing projects are investigating:
- Ground preparation and natural regeneration in low impact silvicultural systems (LISS)
- Fire suppression
- Water management
- Rhododendron removal
- Open space management.
Contact
- Fire suppression: Ian Murgatroyd
- Open space: Duncan Ireland
- Rhododendron: Colin Saunders
Forest Research
Technical Development
Ae Village
Dumfries
Scotland DG1 1QB
Tel: 01387 860264
Fax: 01387 860386
Email: tdb.ae@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Water: Finlay McAllister
Forest Research
Technical Development
Cefn Gethiniog
Talybont-on-Usk
Brecon
Wales LD3 7YN
Tel: 01874 676 908/444
