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Woodlands

1 A brief history of woodlands in Britain

2 Woodland flora and fauna

3 Woodlands, trees and the law

4 Safety, equipment and organisation

Introduction

Safety precautions

Tool and equipment maintenance

Clothing

Tools and accessories

Organising group work

Risk assessment

5 Woodland management

6 Planting and early care

7 The young woodland

8 Felling, clearing and extraction

9 Coppicing

10 Green woodworking

11 Firewood and charcoal

12 Woodland habitats

13 Access and recreation

Appendix A Conservation and the volunteer worker

Appendix B Contacts

Appendix C Grants

Appendix D Training

Appendix E Suppliers

Appendix F National Vegetation Classification

Appendix G Latin Names

Bibliography

Abbreviations

Glossary

Book:	Woodlands
Chapter:	4 Safety, equipment and organisation
Section:	Introduction
Metadata:	Details	Buy this book

The following information on safety and equipment is basic to most aspects of tree planting, tree nursery and aftercare operations. Tools suitable for coppicing and felling small trees are described, but felling of large trees is not covered by this handbook.