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Tree planting, natural colonisation, hybrid approaches: Land manager decisions explored

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract There is a global drive to protect biodiversity and help combat climate change. In the UK, this is expressed in a number of policy initiatives and tools that include increasing tree cover as an important nature‐based solution to achieving national policy targets.
Bianca Ambrose‐Oji   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Timber frame load bearing structures made of roundwood [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
In this bachelor’s thesis, a general description about the construction of skeletal structures out of roundwood is introduced. This method of construction involves buildings built from cross section uncut logs, as found in nature.
Brezočnik, Jaka
core   +1 more source

Saplings of significance: Nurturing cultural value of new tree plantings through participatory opportunities

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Tree‐planting initiatives are a crucial part of international sustainability and climate action efforts. Yet, many of these initiatives fail to achieve their long‐term sustainability and climate goals. The role of community value is an often‐overlooked factor in promoting the success of new tree plantings.
Claire L. Narraway   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Growing trees on farms: Navigating the goals and values of farmers

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Agricultural landscapes represent critical contexts for advancing policy objectives related to tree cover expansion. This paper explores how farmers' values influence their willingness or ability to grow trees on farms. Research is based on 49 interviews and two focus groups with farmers in England and draws on two social science research ...
Stephen McConnachie   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hygrothermal monitoring of replacement infill panels for historic timber-frame buildings: initial findings. [PDF]

open access: yesUCL Open Environ, 2022
Whitman CJ   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Developing Future UK Energy Performance Standards: The St Nicholas Court project, Final Report [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
The St Nicholas Court Project was set up to explore the implications of an enhanced energy performance standard for new housing for the design, construction and performance of timber framed dwellings.
Bell, M, Lowe, RJ, Roberts, D
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Frame Effects on Outdoor–Indoor Transmission Class of Fixed and Open Glass Windows [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The effect of a frame around glass fixed windows on outdoor-indoor transmission class (OITC) was studied here. Three frame materials were selected, i.e., timber, Aluminum and unplasticized Poly Vinyl Chloride (uPVC).
Anggono, Juliana   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Social and cultural considerations for the restoration of ‘lost’ tree species: The fall and rise of elm

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Attempts to address biodiversity loss have led to ecosystem and species restoration efforts. Tree species restoration is particularly relevant because of increasing threats from pests and pathogens. However, there are different notions of ‘loss’, as well as sociocultural considerations, including social acceptability, which are often neglected
Fritha West   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Braced Rafter Barn Framing [PDF]

open access: yes, 1921
Exact date of bulletin unknown.PDF pages ...
Twitchell, H. P.
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