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An overview of forest management and change with respect to environmental protection in the UK

R. A. Farmer1 and T. R. Nisbet2
1Forestry Commission Wales, Victoria terrace, Aberytwyth, Ceredigion SY23 2DQ
2Forest Research, Environmental Research Branch, Alice Holt Lodge, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LH
Email for corresponding author: tom.nisbet@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Abstract. This paper overviews changes in forest management in the UK with respect to environmental protection. The evolution of policy is explained from historical and sustainability perspectives and covers developments in forest planning, accreditation, devolution and future challenges and opportunities.

Keywords: forest management, best practice, sustainable forestry, environmental protection, land use change

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Citation: Farmer, R. A. and Nisbet, T. R.: An overview of forest management and change with respect to environmental protection in the UK, Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 8, 279-285, 2004.   Bibtex   EndNote   Reference Manager