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Trees and woodlands: Nature's health service
WEBThis publication provides information and evidence supporting the idea that the use and enjoyment of woodlands and green spaces improves people’s overall health and well-being. By Liz O'Brien. Forward by Sir Liam Donaldson – Chief Medical Officer for England. November 2005. Executive summary Trees and woodlands: nature’s health service is …
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Health benefits of street trees
WEBStreet trees have a potentially significant role to play in climate change adaptation because they can moderate urban environments, for example by capturing particulate pollution. Forest Research’s literature review evaluated recent evidence and economic estimates of the health benefits provided by trees in towns and cities.
Pests & Diseases
WEBPests & Diseases. The changing climate is increasing the risk to trees and woodlands from pests and pathogens, with outbreaks of new pests and diseases and changes to the frequency and severity of existing outbreaks, due to climate-related factors. Milder winters, warmer temperatures, changes in seasonal timing and phenology, in combination
Improving physical health
WEBPhysical activity has many health benefits, reducing the risk of developing diabetes, coronary heart disease and some cancers, as well as improving recovery times after periods of ill health. There are also benefits for mental health. Improvements in the health of the population benefit society as a whole, by reducing the burden on the NHS and
Forest Schools: impact on young children in England and Wales
WEBSummary. Forest school is a unique educational experience using the outdoor environment of the forest as a classroom. Young people involved in Forest School will use them on a regular basis over an extended period of time such as six months to a year. An evaluation by the New Economics Foundation of two forest school projects in Wales
Benefits of green infrastructure
WEBAn in-depth technical report by Forest Research providing a synthesis of the evidence on the positive benefits which green infrastructure brings to society. A summary report is also available: Benefits of green infrastructure – summary report. By Land Regeneration and Urban Greenspace, Centre for Forestry and Climate Change.
Well-being and quality of life
WEBBackground. Well-being, health and quality of life are holistic terms with a range of contested definitions. In general, these concepts embrace both personal and community well-being, and refer to physical, social, economic and psychological dimensions, which are connected with individual and community learning, development and capacity-building, …
Workshops: Benefits of using woodlands and natural spaces for …
WEBA seminar series to explore how using woodlands and natural spaces is good for mental, emotional, social and physical health Summary. In 2002 Forest Research organised a seminar series for forestry, environmental and health professionals to explore the latest knowledge on the role of trees, woodlands and natural spaces in health and well-being.
Forest Research reports a record number of tree pest and disease
WEBForest Research’s online TreeAlert system, via their Tree Health Diagnostic and Advisory Service (THDAS), has received a record number of pest and disease enquiries over the past year (April 2020 to 31 March 2021), it was announced today (30 July).As people spent more time in nature, the service received its highest number of …
Cultural ecosystem services, values and benefits
WEBThese interactions give rise to a variety of wellbeing benefits that are wide ranging and can be valued in numerous ways, via monetary, qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. Cultural ecosystem services and benefits can include health, learning, social connections, sensory experiences, cultural and symbolic importance and identity.
Co-designing tree health policy options with land managers
WEBCo-designing tree health policy options with land managers. This project is led by Forest Research and is funded through the Future Proofing Plant Health programme. The research is exploring what policy options may incentivise or support land managers to act for tree health and increase the resilience of their woodlands and trees. Conducted as
Acute oak decline
WEBPresent in United Kingdom. Reportable – see ‘Report a sighting’ below. Scientific name of causal agent – there is no single causal agent . Acute oak decline is an emerging disease of oak trees (trees in the Quercus genus) which was first observed in the UK late in the 20th century. It can kill oak trees within four to six years of the onset of symptoms.
Phytophthora austrocedri disease of juniper and cypress
WEBPresent in United Kingdom Notifiable in trade – see ‘Report a sighting’ below Scientific name – Phytophthora austrocedri (P. austrocedri) Phytophthora austrocedri (P. austrocedri) is an aggressive, fungus-like pathogen which infects juniper and cypress trees (trees in the Juniperus and Cupressus genera), causing dieback and tree death.. The name was …
2. Identification and symptoms of ramorum disease
WEBRamorum disease symptoms on trees include lesions, or bleeding cankers, which exude, or ooze, fluid from infected bark. This exudate can dry to a crust on the trunk, and the inner bark under this bleeding area is usually discoloured and dying. Trees die when the lesions become extensive on the main trunk. The shoots of the foliage of larch
Phytophthora disease of alder (Phytophthora alni)
WEBPresent in United Kingdom. Not reportable. Scientific name of causal agent – Phytophthora alni (P. alni) Phytophthora disease of alder is a disease of alder trees (trees in the Alnus genus) caused by an algae-like organism called Phytophthora alni (P. alni). It is considered to be one of the most important diseases of natural ecosystems to arise in Europe in the …
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