Reference publications

An analysis of the potential availability and demand for coniferous roundwood grown in Britain for the period 2022-46.

HSE have carried out an analysis of RIDDOR incidents and initial notifications involving injuries in forestry and arboriculture over the last three years and have released this document. It should give pause for thought given the number of people injured or killed in our industry.

Respected academic Dr Andrew Cameron has published a paper which says is vital to plant more productive forests in the UK to tackle climate change.

Tmber haulage report by Creel Consulting. The report, based on a survey of haulage firms across Britain, has provided some very useful information and has shined a light on a few issues.

A research note by Forest Research.

Confor has worked with UK biomass companies, regulators and auditors to produce a standardised UK Risk Based Regional Assessment (RBRA) for Producers and Producer-Traders of domestically produced biomass from UK forests and woodlands. Use of the template is not compulsory but it will simplify the compliance process for UK companies/individuals, and will reduce costs. Updated template - October 2020 Biomass Suppliers List (BSL) website: http://biomass-suppliers-list.service.gov.uk/

A guide for employers offered by Food and Drink Scotland.

New climate change management guidance to provide practical advice to landowners on ways they can better manage their woodland to combat the effects of climate change.

This paper has been prepared by a cross sector group brought together by the Institute of Chartered Foresters and includes Confor, the Royal Forestry Society and the Woodland Trust. Together, these organisations represent professional forest managers, woodland owners, forestry businesses, timber users and people with a passion for trees, woodlands and forests. The paper outlines the collective view of the forestry sector regarding the introduction of a new Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS) and seeks further engagement with Defra in relation to its development.