The Silviculture of Trees Used in British Forestry provides a comprehensive guide to managing woodlands and forests across diverse landscapes in Britain. The book, authored by Peter Savill and published as the 3rd edition by CAB International on April 12, 2019, offers detailed insights into the biological suitability of different sites and soils for key native trees and widely used exotics. It covers essential aspects such as site and climatic conditions that influence species selection in forest management.

Highlighting both physical challenges like steepness and stoniness, as well as soil-specific issues including waterlogging, drought-prone conditions, acidity, alkalinity, and compaction layers, the book equips readers with a thorough understanding of tree-growing environments. Each species’ suitability for various purposes is discussed, along with their origins, climatic and soil requirements, silvicultural characteristics, provenance, yield, and timber information.

The 3rd edition has been fully updated to address changing climatic conditions, incorporating detailed profiles on several promising species such as silver firs, hickories, eucalypts, spruces, poplars, and wingnuts. The book concludes with practical identification keys for common trees encountered in British forests, making it an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and forestry professionals.