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Forestry Commission publications on vegetation management
Vegetation management The Use of Herbicides in the Forest
Provides detailed, comprehensive, practical guidance on all aspect of herbicide use in British forestry. In conjunction with product labels, this provides the primary source of advice for practitioners contemplating herbicide use within forests. By Ian Willoughby and Jim Dewar. Forestry Commission Field Book 8. Order this publication
 Herbicides for Farm Woodlands and Short Rotation Coppice
Extends the advice for woodland creation situations, where weed growth can be particularly problematic. By Ian Willoughby and David Clay. Forestry Commission Field Book 14.  Download main sections (PDF-3843K)
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Please note that these PDF files form an integral whole, and should always be downloaded and read in conjunction with each other.
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 Weed Control in Christmas Tree Plantations
Gives detailed recommendations for herbicide programmes in horticultural Christmas tree production. By Ian Willoughby and Colin Palmer. Forestry Commission Field Book 15. Download (PDF-2287K) or order this publication
 Herbicide Update
Updates the information in Forestry Commission Field Book 8 and complements the specialist information published in Field Book 14 and Field Book 15. Explains relevant changes in legislation and approved products. By Ian Willoughby and David Clay. Forestry Commission Technical Paper 28. Download (PDF-1695K)
 Establishing Farm Woodlands
Summarises the silvicultural principles behind new woodland creation on fertile, lowland sites. By David Williamson. Forestry Commission Handbook 8. Order this publication
 Trees and Weeds: Weed Control for Successful Tree Establishment
A detailed examination of the different ways in which weeds affect young trees. By Richard Davies. Forestry Commission Handbook 2. Out of print - please contact our library and technical information service if you wish to see a copy of this publication.
 Cultivation of Lowland Sites for New Woodland Establishment
By Ian Willoughby and Andy Moffat. Forestry Commission Research Information Note 288 Download (PDF-2346K)
 Noxious Weeds
By Ian Willoughby. Forestry Commission Research Information Note 274 Download (|PDF-2718K)
 Weeding Young Trees – Avoiding Trouble
By Ian Willoughby. Download (PDF-1091K)  Top of page
Reducing herbicide inputs Reducing Pesticide Use in Forestry
Covering pest, disease, vegetation and wildlife management, and based on the latest research, this publication guides managers in assessing the impact of any problem and selecting a non chemical solution. If pesticide use is unavoidable, it should help managers keep chemical use to the minimum level necessary consistent with good practice, while at the same time reducing risk of damage to the environment. This guide forms an important companion to Forestry Commission Field Book 8 - The Use of Herbicides in the Forest, and should be essential reading for any manager entering into UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS) certification. By Ian Willoughby. Forestry Commission Practice Guide 15. Download (PDF-2973K) or order this publication Top of page Direct seeding Creating New Broadleaved Woodland by Direct Seeding
Provides detailed practical recommendations on the silviculture of creating new woodlands by direct sowing. By Ian Willoughby, Richard Jinks, Peter Gosling and Gary Kerr. Forestry Commission Practice Guide 16. Download (PDF-647K) or order this publication
 The Potential for Direct Seeding of Birch on Restock Sites
Guidance on the current potential for using direct seeding to establish upland birch woodland on upland restock sites. By Ian Willoughby, Alan Harrison, Richard Jinks, Peter Gosling, Ralph Harmer and Gary Kerr. Forestry Commision Information Note 84. Download (386K) Top of page
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