Social scientists are looking for people involved in planning decisions relating to woodlands in England to take part in a survey about language used to describe old woodland.
Researchers have concluded that SMART targets provide the measurable specificity and resource-focused planning for long-term urban forestry initiatives.
By reporting instances of shake, woodland owners will contribute to a new research project seeking to improve our understanding of the drivers of oak shake.
The newly developed FOrest Biodiversity Index (FOBI) provides an effective method for assessing the biodiversity potential of state-owned forests in Britain.
Explore the Climate Change Hub – the UK’s leading source of guidance on forestry adaptation and mitigation. Find practical advice, resources and case studies to support decision-making and build forest resilience.
Find out how a natural capital approach is being used to inform tree planting at Blenheim Palace through a Woodland Water Code pilot project.
Plan smarter, grow stronger. Senior Climate Change Scientist Tom Locatelli explains how ForestGALES helps foresters tackle wind risk and build resilient woodlands in Great Britain, and beyond.
Tom Nisbet, Head of Physical Environmental Sciences, details how the new UKFS Practice Guide supports the creation and management of riparian woodlands to protect waterways and enhance biodiversity.
Imagine a job where every day is different, where science meets policy, and where your work makes a real impact. Mariella Marzano, Principal Social Scientist, tells us why she loves her role at Forest Research.
Stay ahead of the threat with TreeAlert’s new dashboard for real-time insights on tree pests and diseases across Great Britain.
Detection dogs have been used in the UK to successfully identify tree disease, helping track down the deadly tree pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
This Climate Change Factsheet explains how wood products can contribute towards reducing net greenhouse gas (GHG).
Lead Author: Geoff Hogan
How will the changing environment impact bark-boring insects? Climate change projections indicate more frequent extreme weather events, such as storms,…
Lead Author: Sonja Steinke
Summary This Letter to the Editor of the international journal 'Phytopathology' lays out the case for retaining the historic and…
Lead Author: Clive Brasier
This Factsheet explains the different types of mixed species stands, and their benefits and drawbacks.
Lead Author: A. D. Leslie
This publication examines oribatid mite species richness and community composition across over 500 sites of different temperate habitats in Great…
Lead Author: Ainoa Pravia
This publication provides an overview of Phase 1 of the project 'Developing a Woodland Water Code'.
Lead Author: Romany Vassell
This booklet summarises statistics on woodland and forestry, covering areas such as woodland size, timber products, economics, and environmental factors.…
Six UK-wide trials tested 17 alternative tree species for commercial timber production, revealing promising options like Douglas fir and Maritime…
Lead Author: Ian Willoughby
The deer and wild boar populations in the Forest of Dean are monitored annually to help inform the public and…
Lead Author: Cally Ham
This guide is intended to help advisors to think through what farmers value and consider how these values can inform…
Lead Author: Grace van der Wielen
This Research Note shares findings from research exploring how woodland managers in England might be encouraged and supported to provide…
Lead Author: Stephen McConnachie
Work at the cutting-edge of environmental science research with Forest Research, Great Britain’s leading organisation for forestry and tree-related research.
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Author(s): Elliot Colley, Emma Hinton, Nora Kerecsenyi, Darren Moseley, Liz O'Brien
Author(s): Tom Nisbet, Gregory Valatin, Romany Vassell, Robert Hattersley
Author(s): Andrew Rattey, Chloe Bellamy, Duncan Ray, Kevin Watts, Shelley Kennedy, Russell Anderson, Darren Moseley
Author(s): Joan Cottrell, Stuart A’Hara
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Learn how Ash Dieback is impacting Great Britain's native ash trees, and discover resources to help slow its spread.
Understand the threat of Oak Processionary Moth to the country’s oak trees and access key information on its management and control.
Explore this detailed resource with information on common tree pests and diseases, from Acute Oak Decline to the Asian Longhorn Beetle.
Access a detailed database on information on over 60 tree species that are either widely grown in British forests or which could play an increasing role in the future.
Explore ForestGALES, a computer tool that assesses wind damage risk to forests in Britain, allowing comparison of different silvicultural practices.
Discover vital insights about Britain’s woodlands through the National Forest Inventory (NFI), a comprehensive programme offering up-to-date data on forest size, distribution, health, and biodiversity.
We carry out research to develop a better understanding of the ways in which trees and woodlands can benefit society
Chemical analysis of plant, water and soil samples, testing of plant stock quality and tree assessment products
The Tree Health Diagnostic and Advisory Service provide advice and where possible diagnosis and identification of tree pest and pathogen
By analysis of DNA extracted from samples, Forest Research can identify the presence of cryptic or reclusive species.
The Land Use and Ecosystem Services Research Group provides services to the forestry and environment sectors.