Right tree in the right place for a resilient future
Publication Year
2018
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Provides advice on selecting and procuring the right tree for the right place in urban areas. Covers the benefits of trees in providing ecosystem services and enhancing biodiversity, while highlighting good practice in planting and establishment of trees including information on ground preparation, production system choice, mulching, weeding, watering and formative pruning. Also discusses long term issues, particularly the threats to existing trees from pests, disease and climate change.
Document History
Also known as the Urban Tree Manual.
Publisher Information
Forestry Commission
The Forestry Commission publishes a wide range of information in support of sustainable forest management in Britain. The information they produce is: Crown Copyright, courtesy Forestry Commission, licensed under the Open Government Licence.
