Managing Temperate Rainforest

Plantlife’s interactive toolkit for woodland managers, provides you with a better understanding of temperate rainforests and a guide to managing the lichens and bryophytes that grow there.

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Case Studies

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Restoring open conditions along traditional woodland boundary features

A Case Study of East Dartmoor Woods and Heaths National Nature Reserve, Devon. Jointly owned by Natural England and the Woodland Trust

Woodland area with green trees and lichen covered wood

Thinning holly for the benefit of veteran oaks and their lichens

A case study: Horner Wood, Exmoor, Somerset

Managing old pollards to benefit a rare and specialist lichen community

A case study: Hawkcombe Wood, North Exmoor. The ancient pollards here support a number of lichen species of international, national and regional significance.

Management for lichens and bryophytes at Dolmelynllyn, Ganllwyd

In this case study Dave Lamacraft, Plantlife Lichen and Bryophyte Specialist showcases how to maintain a habitat suitable for the rare lichens that grow in the area.

Scotland's hazelwoods

In this case study, Dr Oliver Moore, Plantlife's Saving Scotland's Rainforest Lichens and Bryophytes Advisor introduces Scotland's hazelwoods, an important part of the UK's temperate rainforest habitat.

The rare lichens of ash and mitigating the impact of ash dieback.

In this case study, you will learn the significance of the veteran ash trees at Horner Wood for their lichen interest in particular, and the range of management techniques employed which balance preserving trees and habitat with public safety.

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Translocating Lobarion lichens

In this case study, we evaluate the success of two translocation efforts on Exmoor that took place in 2019 at Tarr Steps NNR and Horner Wood NNR. The information provided here will be useful to those managing temperate rainforest and considering how to mitigate lichen losses in situations where they cannot be preserved in situ

Lobarion Lichens of Lake District

Downloadable guide to Lobarion Lichens of temperate rainforest in the Lake District

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Parmelion Lichens of Lake District

Downloadable guide to Parmelion Lichens of temperate rainforest in the Lake District

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Mosses and Liverworts of Lake District

Downloadable guide to Mosses and Liverworts of temperate rainforest in the Lake District

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Lobarion Lichens of South West of England

Downloadable guide to Lobarion Lichens of temperate rainforest in the South West of England

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Parmelion Lichens of South West of England

Downloadable guide to Parmelion Lichens of temperate rainforest in the South West of England

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Mosses and Liverworts of South West of England

Downloadable guide to Mosses and Liverworts of temperate rainforest in the South West of England

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Lichens on Ash, Hazel, Willow, Rowan, Old Oak and Less Acidic Rocks

Lichens of Wales’ Rainforest

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The Lichens of Smooth Bark on Hazel, Rowan, Ash and Oak

Lichens of Wales’ Rainforest

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The Lichens of Acid Bark on Birch, Alder and Oak

Lichens of Wales’ Rainforest

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Mosses and Liverworts of Wales’ Rainforest

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Cennau Rhisgl Llyfn ar Goed Cyll, Criafol, Ynn a Derw

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Cennau Rhisgl Asid ar Goed Bedw, Gwerni a Derw

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Managing Temperate Rainforest

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Case Studies

Restoring open conditions along traditional woodland boundary features

Thinning holly for the benefit of veteran oaks and their lichens

Managing old pollards to benefit a rare and specialist lichen community

Management for lichens and bryophytes at Dolmelynllyn, Ganllwyd

Scotland's hazelwoods

The rare lichens of ash and mitigating the impact of ash dieback.

Translocating Lobarion lichens

Downloadable ID Guides

Rainforests in Lake District

Lobarion Lichens of Lake District

Parmelion Lichens of Lake District

Mosses and Liverworts of Lake District

Rainforests in South West of England

Lobarion Lichens of South West of England

Parmelion Lichens of South West of England

Mosses and Liverworts of South West of England

Rainforests in Wales

Lichens on Ash, Hazel, Willow, Rowan, Old Oak and Less Acidic Rocks

The Lichens of Smooth Bark on Hazel, Rowan, Ash and Oak

The Lichens of Acid Bark on Birch, Alder and Oak

Mosses and Liverworts of Wales’ Rainforest

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Cennau ar Goed Ynn, Cyll, Helyg, Criafol, hen Dderw a chreigiau llai asidig

Cennau Rhisgl Llyfn ar Goed Cyll, Criafol, Ynn a Derw

Cennau Rhisgl Asid ar Goed Bedw, Gwerni a Derw

Mwsoglau a Llysiau’r afu Coedwigoedd Glaw Cymru

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