CCFG Event

Date: Thursday 26th May 2022
Location: Cranborne & Crichel Down Estates, East Dorset
Meeting Time: 09.15 for 09.45 start


Description:

Growth responses to interventions during the transition of Douglas fir and oak plantations to irregular structures.

A major gap in our knowledge relating to the transition of even-aged stands to permanently irregular structures is the lack of stand/ yield models. This meeting will consider this issue in light of increment and growing stock information in a number of Douglas fir stands in various stages of transformation and will also consider the growth response of oak plantations subject to innovative thinning regimes. 

We advise you to bring a packed lunch and clothing to suit any weather we may encounter.

Spaces are limited to 40 people so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Bookings:  
Contact: If you have any queries please contact: administrator@ccfg.org.uk

ThinkForest webinar on Closer to Nature Forest Management – recording Available

In case you missed the event or want to watch it again, a recording of the event is now available on Youtube.

A presentation on the study ‘Closer to Nature Forest Management’ held in the event by Prof. Jørgen Bo Larsen is available here.

 

The ThinkForest event asks:

• What are the current pressures on forest biodiversity in managed forests as well as on forests’ health and resilience?

• What kind of existing nature-based forest management approaches are there – and what is their ability to support biodiversity, stability and adaptability to uncertain future conditions?

• What could be the guiding principles and framework for flexible European-wide implementation of Closer-to-Nature Forest Management?

• What are the barriers and opportunities for its implementation?

CCFG will be hosting their next webinar: Freestyle silviculture in Slovenia – with Professor Jurij Daici 24th March 2022 4pm – 5pm

This online event is hosted by CCFG featuring Professor Jurij Daici who will deliver a 30 minute presentation on this topic. This will be followed by a question and answer session for participants.

Professor Jurij Diaci is head of the Department of Silviculture at the Department of Forestry, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. He holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in forestry from the University of Ljubljana and a PhD from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. He gained practical experience in silviculture while working in the Nazarje mountain region in the Savinja Alps. 

His research work is in the field of forest ecology and silviculture, with emphasis on old-growth forests and uneven-aged mixed managed forests. He is interested in forest response and adaptation to climate change, as well as the scientific basis for close-to-nature, ecological forestry. He has led more than 20 national research projects, participated in several international projects (e.g., BEAR, NATMAN, LISS, ONEforest), and is fascinated with networking science and practice. 

He has written and edited several books and published more than 80 scientific articles. He has served as a board member of the international association Pro Silva and is chairman of the board of the Pahernik Foundation, which manages 630 hectares of forest that has been managed in a close-to-nature approach for more than 100 years.

Using Forest Development Types to Implement CCF
With Dr Jens Haufe, (Forest Research)

Following our sixth successful webinar we have now made a recording available on YouTube for anyone that missed it or would like to revisit: VIEW NOW ON YOUTUBE

Dr Jens Haufe is the Head of Technical Development branch, Forest Research and is based in Ae, Scotland. His main role is a silvicultural trainer/advisor and many professional foresters will have attended one of his courses. Before joining the Forestry Commission he worked at Bangor University on the Tyfiant Coed project.

Please contact Michelle at administrator@ccfg.org.uk if you have any questions.

The CCFG committee is starting the search for a new Honorary Treasurer who would also serve as a member of the CCFG committee.
 
Jim Ralph, our current Treasurer, plans to stand down at the upcoming AGM in February 2022 after some 10 years in the position. Jim has kindly prepared the attached notes outlining the Treasurer’s duties which take up about 2-3 hours a month. The Treasurer can be located in any part of Great Britain and fulfils an important role in guiding the future activities of the CCFG.
 

If you are interested in this position, please write to Michelle Raisborough (administrator@ccfg.org.uk) by January 31st 2022 giving brief information on your experience and the reasons that you are interested in this position.

If several applications are received, then you may be asked to attend a brief online interview.
 
For any further details or information, please contact Michelle Raisborough, Bill Mason (bpmason@blueyonder.co.uk) or Jim Ralph (jimralph111@btinternet.com)
 
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Our AGM is due to be held on Wednesday 17th February 2021, at 1pm via online platform Zoom. If you would like to attend please book your space through Ticket Tailor: BOOK NOW

Please contact administrator@ccfg.org.uk with your apologies if you wish to.

All members are welcome!

Kind regards

The CCFG Committee

CCFG will be hosting their next webinar: Using Forest Development Types to implement CCF – with Dr Jens Haufe (Forestry Research) 27th January 2022 4pm – 5pm


This online event is hosted by CCFG featuring Dr Jens Haufe who will deliver a 30 minute presentation on this topic. This will be followed by a question and answer session for participants.

 

Dr Jens Haufe is the Head of Technical Development branch, Forest Research and is based in Ae, Scotland.

 

His main role is a silvicultural trainer/advisor and many professional foresters will have attended one of his courses. Before joining the Forestry Commission he worked at Bangor University on the Tyfiant Coed project.

 

 

 

Applying CCF in Boreal Pine Forests
With Sauli Valkonen, (Natural Resources Institute of Finland)

Following our fifth successful webinar we have now made a recording available on YouTube for anyone that missed it or would like to revisit: VIEW NOW ON YOUTUBE

Sauli Valkonen lives in Coastal Pernaja near the Finnish capital, Helsinki and he works as a researcher at the Natural Resources Institute of Finland (Luke). For about 20 years, his focus has been on Continuous Cover Forestry, including silvicultural, ecological, and management issues.

The Nordic boreal forests dominated by Norway spruce and Scots pine have been his main playground, with research on CCF conducted in Europe, California and East Africa. He has long-lasting ties to UK forests and forestry, beginning with a student traineeship at Forestry Commission in Wales (Aberystwyth). English football and tea (and the Tube) are dear to his heart.

 

Please contact Michelle at administrator@ccfg.org.uk if you have any questions.

CCFG will be hosting their next webinar: Applying CCF in Boreal Pine Forests – with Sauli Valkonen (Natural Resources Institute of Finland) 25th November 2021 4pm – 5pm


This online event is hosted by CCFG featuring Sauli Valkonen who will deliver a 30 minute presentation on this topic. This will be followed by a question and answer session for participants.

 

Sauli Valkonen lives in Coastal Pernaja near the Finnish capital, Helsinki and he works as a researcher at the Natural Resources Institute of Finland (Luke). For about 20 years, his focus has been on Continuous Cover Forestry, including silvicultural, ecological, and management issues. The Nordic boreal forests dominated by Norway spruce and Scots pine have been his main playground, with research on CCF conducted in Europe, California and East Africa.

He has long-lasting ties to UK forests and forestry, beginning with a student traineeship at Forestry Commission in Wales (Aberystwyth). English football and tea (and the Tube) are dear to his heart.

 

Applying CCF in lowland Broadleaved Woods
With Andy Poore, (SelectFor)

Following our forth successful webinar we have now made a recording available on YouTube for anyone that missed it or would like to revisit: VIEW NOW ON YOUTUBE

Andy acts as a manager and consultant for a number of large private estates in South West England and other public and commercial clients. He is particularly experienced in managing sites with high nature conservation and heritage values. Other areas of expertise are broadleaved silviculture, forest economics and mensuration in irregular stands.

 

Please contact Michelle at administrator@ccfg.org.uk if you have any questions.

CCFG will be hosting their next webinar: Applying CCF in Lowland Broadleaved Woods – with Andy Poore (SelectFor) 28th October 2021 4pm – 5pm


This online event is hosted by CCFG featuring Andy Poore who will deliver a 30 minute presentation on this topic. This will be followed by a question and answer session for participants.

 

 

Andy acts as a manager and consultant for a number of large private estates in South West England and other public and commercial clients. He is particularly experienced in managing sites with high nature conservation and heritage values. Other areas of expertise are broadleaved silviculture, forest economics and mensuration in irregular stands.