Spotlighting five alternative productive tree species

The MESOSCAN dataset: a collection of mesofauna images from UK forest and peatland soils

Mesofauna such as Acari and Collembola represent a key bioindicator of soil health and condition, but limited availability of taxonomic…

Forest pests in 21st century Britain: a review of impacts and management

Threats to trees and forests from insect pests are increasing as a result of the globalisation of trade and climate…

Nursery Survey

Overview This publication provides estimates of sales of improved nursery stock by nurseries in Great Britain each planting year (October…

Growing network protects UK tree genetic diversity

This journal article introduces Genetic Conservation Units (GCUs) and explains their importance in conserving genetic diversity.

Carbon-Smart Forestry: What could it look like?

This journal article sets out the principles of Carbon-Smart Forestry as of today, and how managing existing woodlands can help…

In Brief: Childhood experiences of woodlands and adult pro-environmental attitudes and behaviours

Physical and mechanical properties of wood from species with potential for wider planting in Great Britain

Overview This paper reports on the physical and mechanical properties of small wood samples of eight species with potential for…

Lead Author: Elspeth Macdonald

Winds of change – modelling the onshore wind energy landscape of Great Britain for Net Zero targets

Society needs to reduce its consumption of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions-heavy resources to reduce its impact on the planet and…