Publications on the social, economic, cultural and recreational value of woodlands

 

Accessibility of Woodlands and Natural Spaces

Addressing crime and safety issues. Report of a seminar organised by Forest Research supported by Lancashire Constabulary, CABE Space and English Nature.

By Liz O'Brien & Paul Tabbush.

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The economic and social contribution of forestry for people in Scotland

Results of a research project aiming to provide a comprehensive valuation of the current social and economic benefits of Scottish forestry, forests and woodlands derived by the people of Scotland.

By David Edwards, Jake Morris, Liz O’Brien, Vadims Sarajevs and Gregory Valatin.

Forestry Commission Research Note 102.

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Growing Places

A study of social change in The National Forest

By Jake Morris and John Urry.

A Lancaster University Research Project with the National Forest Company and the Forestry Commission.

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Leisure Landscapes

Exploring the role of forestry in tourism

By Suzanne Martin.

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Payments for Ecosystems Services

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. The use of these schemes has become more widespread particularly in the USA and some developing countries.

By Gregory Valatin (Forest Research) and Jenna Coull (Forestry Commission).

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Policy summary ^(PDF-910K)

A Sort of Magical Place

People's experiences of woodlands in northwest and southeast England.

By Liz O'Brien.

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Wild Harvests from Scottish Woodlands

Social, cultural and economic values of contemporary non-timber forest products

Documenting social, cultural, economic and environmental characteristics of current non-timber forest product gatherer practices and perceptions and exploring their implications for forest policy and management.

By Marla Emery, Suzanne Martin and Alison Dyke.

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Woodland Owners' Attitudes to Public Access Provision in South-East England

By Andrew Church, Neil Ravenscroft and Gill Rogers.

Forestry Commission Information Note 74.

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