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Who we are

Read about our organisation, Great Britain’s principal organisation for forestry and tree-related research, our vision and our strategic aims.

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News

Read all of the latest news and blogs from across Forest Research.

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Events

Find out which events we’ll be appearing at, as well as events we’re hosting in the coming months.

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Staff

Find information and contact details for our staff, as well as groups and teams.

Locations

Explore our main locations across Great Britain including addresses and contact details for each.

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Core research programmes 2021-26

Read a summary of our seven core research programmes, their main work areas, and contacts.

Annual reports and corporate plans

Download our latest Annual Report and Accounts, and browse through older reports.

Knowledge exchange and impact

Find out how we ensure our activities makes a difference through our Knowledge Exchange and Impact Strategy.

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The Holt Laboratory

Discover our state-of-the-art containment laboratory for identifying tree pests and diseases and conducting innovative research.

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Partnership and collaboration

Read about our main partners and collaborators, and find out how you can work with us in future.

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Procurement

Find out how we buy goods and services as an organisation.

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Nature for Climate Fund

Learn more about the Nature for Climate Fund (NCF), our role, and the research themes our work will cover.