Attribute Survey of Forest Plots in East of North England Forest District

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FORESTRY COMMISSION awarded a contract to Penfold's Woodland Contracting Ltd for the establishment and assessment of attribute survey plots in the East of North England Forest District.

The survey followed methods from the Forest Mensuration Handbook 2006 and the Forestry Commission Survey Handbook, 3rd edition 2007.

Work included plot navigation, numbering, size selection, marking plot centres and trees, and data collection on species, planting year, stocking, top height, original planting spacing, open ground, and map changes.

Data presentation required field forms, maps, and aerial photos to be stapled together, with clear documentation, grid references for all plots, and accurate recording of all species.

Calculations were completed accurately, and remarks pertinent to each plot were recorded.

All paperwork was returned to Forest Research, Fineshade, with major map anomalies noted.

The contract value was £20,000.