Silviculture and management of ash: best practice advice for woodland manager...Edward Wilson
This presentation was prepared for the Living Ash Project Chalara Ash Dieback Workshop at Lawshall, Suffolk on 18 June 2014.
The talk aims to provide an overview of the silviculture and management of ash woodlands in Britain, where Chalara ash dieback is currently a major threat. The lecture starts with an overview of the key drivers in forestry at the present time, including the need to adapt and enhance the ecological resilience of woodlands in the face of many threats (climate change, pests, diseases). A major theme is the need to diversify the range of genotypes, species and structures of woodlands so that the risk of major damage is minimised. A large number of silvicultural practices are reviewed, and several, including planting alternative species and continuous cover forestry, are presented in more detail.
With respect to ash, a number of silvicultural and management measures have been introduced to slow the rate of infection, minimise environmental impacts and realise the value of ash timber. Practical guidance is provided, based on information from the Forestry Commission and Royal Forestry Society. In addition, there is greater need for monitoring forest conditions so that infected trees can be located as quickly as possible.
Finally, the presentation highlights the role of research and the need to identify ash trees that demonstrate a degree of tolerance or resistance to infection. These trees are an important priority for the Living Ash Project and for future ash tree breeding programmes.
The presentation includes many photographs taken in the field and supplied with acknowledgement by colleagues.
Further information on the Living Ash Project is available at www.livingashproject.org.uk. Also at the Future Trees Trust, www.futuretrees.org. General information about the biology and management of Chalara ash dieback is available from the Forestry Commission, www.forestry.gov.uk/chalara.
Silviculture and management of ash: best practice advice for woodland managers. Edward Wilson
This lecturer was presented at the Living Ash Project Workshop, hosted by Tamar Valley AONB, at Tiverton, Devon on 13 August 2015. The lecture provides and overview of current best-practice guidance for the management of stands of ash trees infected with Chalara ash dieback disease (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) (formerly Chalara fraxinea). Included in the presentation was a wider discussion of ecological resilience and strategies for adaptation of forest management systems in response to climate change and threats to forest health.
RPG Representation to DGFT for favorable Export Policy for Farmers Red Sander...Ganesan RP
Red Sanders wood is used for medicine, dye, spices, furniture etc across the globe. But it is restricted for export by GOI. The global need met through smuggling. Tree Growing farmers are struggling due to bad policy. So, Requesting GOI to create a separate policy for Farmer's Red Sanderss Wood.
Silviculture and management of ash: best practice advice for woodland manager...Edward Wilson
This presentation was prepared for the Living Ash Project Chalara Ash Dieback Workshop at Lawshall, Suffolk on 18 June 2014.
The talk aims to provide an overview of the silviculture and management of ash woodlands in Britain, where Chalara ash dieback is currently a major threat. The lecture starts with an overview of the key drivers in forestry at the present time, including the need to adapt and enhance the ecological resilience of woodlands in the face of many threats (climate change, pests, diseases). A major theme is the need to diversify the range of genotypes, species and structures of woodlands so that the risk of major damage is minimised. A large number of silvicultural practices are reviewed, and several, including planting alternative species and continuous cover forestry, are presented in more detail.
With respect to ash, a number of silvicultural and management measures have been introduced to slow the rate of infection, minimise environmental impacts and realise the value of ash timber. Practical guidance is provided, based on information from the Forestry Commission and Royal Forestry Society. In addition, there is greater need for monitoring forest conditions so that infected trees can be located as quickly as possible.
Finally, the presentation highlights the role of research and the need to identify ash trees that demonstrate a degree of tolerance or resistance to infection. These trees are an important priority for the Living Ash Project and for future ash tree breeding programmes.
The presentation includes many photographs taken in the field and supplied with acknowledgement by colleagues.
Further information on the Living Ash Project is available at www.livingashproject.org.uk. Also at the Future Trees Trust, www.futuretrees.org. General information about the biology and management of Chalara ash dieback is available from the Forestry Commission, www.forestry.gov.uk/chalara.
Silviculture and management of ash: best practice advice for woodland managers. Edward Wilson
This lecturer was presented at the Living Ash Project Workshop, hosted by Tamar Valley AONB, at Tiverton, Devon on 13 August 2015. The lecture provides and overview of current best-practice guidance for the management of stands of ash trees infected with Chalara ash dieback disease (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) (formerly Chalara fraxinea). Included in the presentation was a wider discussion of ecological resilience and strategies for adaptation of forest management systems in response to climate change and threats to forest health.
RPG Representation to DGFT for favorable Export Policy for Farmers Red Sander...Ganesan RP
Red Sanders wood is used for medicine, dye, spices, furniture etc across the globe. But it is restricted for export by GOI. The global need met through smuggling. Tree Growing farmers are struggling due to bad policy. So, Requesting GOI to create a separate policy for Farmer's Red Sanderss Wood.
Timber Board Under Agriculture is a Wholistic SolutionGanesan RP
All say grow trees. They are right, even though they may not know the full benefit. And many know wood is eco-friendly. They are right even though they may not know the indirect benefits like wood use will reduce mining, which is good for environment.
But only grower experience the harassment of forest dept and know the policy hurdles.
Tree growing is a challenge which we are ready to face. Bad part is policy hurdles.
I feel, the colonial foot print of forest laws & procedures meant to protect forest is been applied on farmers also. It is not only hurting tree growing in India but feel, may be hurting tree growing in many countries.
So I request UN, UNEP, UNFCC, UNCCD, FAO, IUCN, CITES all study and remove such hurdles for tree growing in all the countries and promote eco-friendly wood instead of metal / plastics.
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IUCN removed Red sanders tree from endangered category and classified it as Near Threatened on 5th July 2018. Understood CITES Plants committee meet is going to happen in 16 to 26 July 2018. So, put some important points and sent it to all plants committee members
Red sanders action required by Govt of India and It's progressGanesan RP
Red sanders tree is India's unique dry land tree. It's wood is demanded globally. It is classified as Endangered by mistake. GOI / MOEFCC yet to submit it's population details to IUCN to update. MoEFCC yet to understand the objective of NDF study of CITES. It is used as medicine, species etc .
GOOD NEWS. IUCN has assessed and removed it from endangered category and listed in Near threatened category on July 5th 2018
Continuous Cover Forestry: an alternative model for the sustainable managemen...Edward Wilson
This paper was presented at the Institute of Fisheries Management 7th Specialist Conference, on the theme "Forestry and Fisheries - Where Next?". The event took place at Rheged, Penrith, Cumbria, England on 21-23 April 2015.
The presentation provides an overview of the principles of Continuous Cover Forestry and its application to woodlands in Britain. In addition, information is provided on the opportunities and challenges associated with continuous cover forestry in wooded watersheds and catchments. There is a need for more case studies and long-term study of forest development and environmental interactions in watersheds.
Policy issues on Red Sanders wood export Jan 2019Ganesan RP
There were some good developments last year. Red Sanders was removed from Endangered category and CITES notification 2018 /031 clearly specified that All wood species / specimen from cultivated source is allowed for export / International trade.
And Botanical survey of India completed NDF, Non Detrimental Study for Red sanders.
Now, MoEFCC has to clearly recommend separate policy for farmer's Red Sanders wood for export without any conditions and restrictions.
Hoping for a good policy within this year
Why EU Bioenergy Policy must protect our climate, forests and crops. This Presentation explains the problems with and solutions to the Commission's EU Bioenergy proposals.
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Red sanders trees is a dry land tree, drought tolerant grow in hot climate. Its heartwood used for medicinal and many more purposes. It is highly demanded globally & valuable.. Unfortunately it is classified as Endangered without objective study, allowed to remain the same by MoEFCC. Hope this detailed presentation will remove all the hurdles and lapses once for all
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Sequestro del carbonio in ambito forestale e nature-based-solutionsEtifor srl
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Introductory lecture to the Tropical Forests, Agroforestry and Social and Ecological Systems.
A presentation of a transdisciplinary approach to Complex Agroforestry Systems.
This presentation by Daju Pradnja Resosudarmo
focuses on all the benefits forests provide, what problems forests still face, what is causing these problems, how we can strengthen forests in the landscape and what role Sustainable Development Goals could play.
Timber Board Under Agriculture is a Wholistic SolutionGanesan RP
All say grow trees. They are right, even though they may not know the full benefit. And many know wood is eco-friendly. They are right even though they may not know the indirect benefits like wood use will reduce mining, which is good for environment.
But only grower experience the harassment of forest dept and know the policy hurdles.
Tree growing is a challenge which we are ready to face. Bad part is policy hurdles.
I feel, the colonial foot print of forest laws & procedures meant to protect forest is been applied on farmers also. It is not only hurting tree growing in India but feel, may be hurting tree growing in many countries.
So I request UN, UNEP, UNFCC, UNCCD, FAO, IUCN, CITES all study and remove such hurdles for tree growing in all the countries and promote eco-friendly wood instead of metal / plastics.
RPG Representation to CITES Plants committee members before PC meet july 2018Ganesan RP
IUCN removed Red sanders tree from endangered category and classified it as Near Threatened on 5th July 2018. Understood CITES Plants committee meet is going to happen in 16 to 26 July 2018. So, put some important points and sent it to all plants committee members
Red sanders action required by Govt of India and It's progressGanesan RP
Red sanders tree is India's unique dry land tree. It's wood is demanded globally. It is classified as Endangered by mistake. GOI / MOEFCC yet to submit it's population details to IUCN to update. MoEFCC yet to understand the objective of NDF study of CITES. It is used as medicine, species etc .
GOOD NEWS. IUCN has assessed and removed it from endangered category and listed in Near threatened category on July 5th 2018
Continuous Cover Forestry: an alternative model for the sustainable managemen...Edward Wilson
This paper was presented at the Institute of Fisheries Management 7th Specialist Conference, on the theme "Forestry and Fisheries - Where Next?". The event took place at Rheged, Penrith, Cumbria, England on 21-23 April 2015.
The presentation provides an overview of the principles of Continuous Cover Forestry and its application to woodlands in Britain. In addition, information is provided on the opportunities and challenges associated with continuous cover forestry in wooded watersheds and catchments. There is a need for more case studies and long-term study of forest development and environmental interactions in watersheds.
Policy issues on Red Sanders wood export Jan 2019Ganesan RP
There were some good developments last year. Red Sanders was removed from Endangered category and CITES notification 2018 /031 clearly specified that All wood species / specimen from cultivated source is allowed for export / International trade.
And Botanical survey of India completed NDF, Non Detrimental Study for Red sanders.
Now, MoEFCC has to clearly recommend separate policy for farmer's Red Sanders wood for export without any conditions and restrictions.
Hoping for a good policy within this year
Why EU Bioenergy Policy must protect our climate, forests and crops. This Presentation explains the problems with and solutions to the Commission's EU Bioenergy proposals.
Red sanders Actions Required by Govt of IndiaGanesan RP
Red sanders trees is a dry land tree, drought tolerant grow in hot climate. Its heartwood used for medicinal and many more purposes. It is highly demanded globally & valuable.. Unfortunately it is classified as Endangered without objective study, allowed to remain the same by MoEFCC. Hope this detailed presentation will remove all the hurdles and lapses once for all
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1. London Calling
Species Diversification and Choice
John Weir
Adviser for Woodland creation and resilience
John.weir@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
www.forestry.gov.uk/climatechangeengland
2. 07/04/2014 CIF/ICF2
Policy and strategy, etc, etc, etc
Climate change action
plan
A strategy for the Forestry Commission estate in England
1st
August 2011
3. 07/04/2014 CIF/ICF3
An age of innocence
• Sycamore, Scots pine brought to England and
Beech was moved north. 8,500 years ago an island
• Romans brought us sweet chestnut from Turkey
and rabbits and fallow deer for food.
• Napoleonic wars brought a huge new Oak resource
from Europe
• The Victorian plant hunters brought us a wealth of
trees from around the world, and the grey squirrel
• The Forestry Commission used the trees available
5. 07/04/2014 CIF/ICF5
Our forests today
Conifer Species Today
Scots Pine
Corsican Pine
Sitka Spruce
Douglas Fir
Larch (EL, HL, JL)
Other Conifer
Oak
26%
Beech
10%
Sycamore
8%
Ash
16%
Birch
12%
Poplar
2%
Sweet chestnut
2%
Elm
0%
Other Broadleaves
11%
Mixed Broadleaves
13%
Data Sourc
Woodland -
d t 1998
• 5 conifer species account
for 88% of the total
• 5 broadleaved species
account for over 72% of
the total
• 10 tree species account for
80% of our woodland!!!!
Broadleaved species today
7. 07/04/2014 CIF/ICF7
What are we doing??
Telegraph.co.uk-7 Mar 2013
The deer population has exploded since the 1960s
Deer cull essential to protect woodlands:
studyAFP-6 Mar 2013LONDON —
Half of the country's deer population needs to be culled to
preserve woodlands and birdlife, said a scientific study
published on ...
cull70,000 road kills per year
AlexRoe
8. 07/04/2014 CIF/ICF8
Warnings of things to come
• 1970s Dutch Elm disease
• 1976 The big drought
• 1987 10 years felling programme lost overnight
1975 John Weir stared work with the Forestry Commission (37 years)
13. 07/04/2014 CIF/ICF13
Risk to woodlands on the Public
Forest Estate
By the 2080s, a risk of 65% of the PFE being
classed as ‘unsuitable’ in the absence of
adaptation – or 35% decline in productivity
14. 07/04/2014 CIF/ICF14
feet per day
The rate of change……..
Our trees are having a pretty tough time of it and
it can only get more challenging.
To do nothing is to leave no options for future
generations, so what do we know to allow us to
take actions?
15. 07/04/2014 CIF/ICF15
Climate Change Strategy England
• Adopt the principle of anticipatory adaptation. This offers
the highest potential gains for forest resilience, and the
benefits they provide.
• Take an approach that is ‘not risk averse’.
• Global emissions are currently tracking close to some of the
more extreme emissions scenarios that have been published,
so it is prudent to consider the 2050 high scenario when
planning for the future.
• Diversification is the theme!!!!
16. 07/04/2014 CIF/ICF16
What does the past tell us?
DEAN
between
wars WW2
1946
1949 1950's 1960's 1970's 1980's 1990's 2000's
Grand
Total
Species
Douglas fir DF 25 11 3 87 386 152 81 36 46 846
European larch EL 81 33 36 69 82 18 9 7 7 390
European silver fir ESF 2 1 3
Grand fir GF 21 27 4 52
Japanese red
cedar JCR 1 1
Lawsons cypress LC 4 4 2 21 26 58
Leyland cypress LEC 1 1 1 3
Maritime pine MAP
Oriental spruce MCP 3 2 5
Mountain pine MOP
Noble fir NF 2 6 1 9
Serbian spruce OMS 5 1 6
Ponderosa pine PDP 1 1
Raoul RAN 4 5 1 10
Monteray pine RAP
Red alder RAR
Western red
cedar RC 5 1 24 125 54 2 1 218
Red Oak ROK 1 12 1 1 15
Roble RON 1 3 4
Coast redwood RSQ 5 3 3 1 12
Sweet chestnut SC 44 10 6 40 41 45 32 45 48 340
Weymouth pine WEP 1 2 4
Western hemlock WH 3 1 2 41 88 2 1 138
Wellingtonia WSQ 1 1 3
XB 8 8 6 26 11 4 6 3 1 107
XC 2 2 22
XF 1 1 2
28. 07/04/2014 CIF/ICF28
Near Native – but when
Downy birch: Quercus pubescens Narrow-leafed ash: Fraxinus angustifolia
Oriental beech: Fagus orientalis Common walnut: Juglans regia
29. 07/04/2014 CIF/ICF29
A few more...
Red alder: Alnus rubra Italian alder: Alnus viridis
Robinia: Robinia pseudoacacia Black Walnut: Juglans nigra
30. 07/04/2014 CIF/ICF30
A few more...
Eucalypts:
E. gunii; nitens; glaucescens; dalrympleana
Tulip tree/yellow poplar:
Liriodendron tulipifera
31. 07/04/2014 CIF/ICF31
2 or 3 Degrees of Latitude 5?
3
5
0
2
3 degree
5 degree
For the south of the country…
Very Important for our native broadleaf species
Best to use improved stock whenever possible (FTT).
The French are foresters
Grown here?
Think biosecurity!
Think forest hygiene!
35. 07/04/2014 CIF/ICF35
Expert advice and support
• We need to create an urgency for foresters to
act
• We must get the right tree, in the right place
for the right reason.
• We need to remove the excuses to not take
action
• We are trying to lead by example on our own
land
• We are making our knowledge available to all
38. 07/04/2014 CIF/ICF38
Guidance on adapting species choice:
Ecological Site Classification (ESC)
ESC is a knowledge-based
model; productivity
distribution data are used to
inform decisions;
ESC was developed to
support the UK forestry
industry in commercial
species selection;
Rising CO2 levels are not
accounted for.
Detailed species
information, including
provenance guidance,
provided
www.eforestry.gov.uk/forestdss
39. 07/04/2014 CIF/ICF39
Data Input
Grid reference gives elevation aspect etc. Good soils or vegetation data gives
growing medium and rooting depth etc. Uses meterological data to 100m. Climate
Change data on 5km squares so not so accurate. Rubbish in, rubbish out.
43. 07/04/2014 CIF/ICF43
Simple messages
• Woodland design and contingency planning
• understand climate change projections
• create fire, windstorm and flood contingency plans
• monitor and review
• Bring existing woodlands into management
• manage deer, squirrels and invasive species
• thin to encourage regeneration
• enrichment planting to diversify species
• Adapt choice of planting material
• diversity of species – including ‘minor species’
• genetic diversity and more southerly origins
• species capable of withstanding hotter, drier climate
• Transform to ‘continuous cover forestry’
• Landscape approaches
• link woodlands in the landscape
• enlarge existing woodlands
www.forestry.gov.uk/climatechangeengland
44. 07/04/2014 CIF/ICF44
Some things we can do??
Use the knowledge to make ‘anticipatory
decisions’,
‘do not be risk averse’,
accept ‘2050 high scenario’ is very probable
and that we have an urgency as today is
2013, well into this uncertain future