A new study, led by Forest Research, has been published which looks at whether Ips typographus would select Sitka spruce, compared to Norway spruce, as a host for breeding, and for the first time, reviews the chemical ecology behind these choices.

Forest Research is looking for private woodland or forest managers to participate in a research project. We’re investigating how the risk of climate change is perceived and the extent to which adaptation measures are built into management plans.

Forest Research is leading Defra’s NCEA programme, measuring, mapping and assessing England’s ecosystems and natural capital to inform environmental policy and sustainability.

Forestry and timber businesses across the UK are being asked to take part in an annual survey programme to collect data about the UK timber industry.  

Forest Research has been awarded the ISO/IEC 17025 certification by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS).

Forest Research has published a new report which summarises the current evidence on how woodland management and creation affects biodiversity, ecosystem resilience and key environmental benefits.  

We have published an updated version of the ‘Managing forest operations to protect the water environment’ UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) Practice Guide.

A new generation of Douglas fir trees suitable for the UK climate is in sight thanks to a groundbreaking new project by Forest Research and the Conifer Breeding Cooperative.

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.

Two new videos by Forest Research have been released to help build awareness of drought risk amongst landowners and land managers.

Detection dogs have been used in the UK to successfully identify tree disease, helping track down the deadly tree pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.

Forest Research, in partnership with the University of Reading, have created a tree species guide that identifies 33 species of trees and shrubs suitable for planting on agricultural land.