The Environmental Impact of Horse Logging in the UK

Carried out by: Christina Jackson-Szczyrbowski (Liverpool John Moores University)

Summary Description:

This research looks to value the lay knowledge of professional horse-loggers in the UK. This knowledge type, alongside local and indigenous knowledge,  has growing recognition by the international scientific community in supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation. Themes will emerge from the data which will provide insight into the practice and could potentially highlight UK specific sustainability considerations for the future of forestry  operations within the UK.

Timescale: 2023-2024

SFT Funds Awarded: £731

SFT/FC Joint Bursary Award Scheme:. This project has received funding from the SFT/FC Joint Bursary Award.

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Scottish Forestry Trust is a registered charity (Scottish Charity No. SC008465). The Scottish Forestry Trust was established in 1983 by a gift of share capital, and our role is to provide funds by way of grants, to support research, education and training throughout the UK.  Since our establishment, we have provided nearly £2.7m to fund over 190 projects ranging from supporting post graduate industry applied research, social and environmental forestry, policy formulation and broader public education and awareness.