Volunteers joined Forest Research and partners for a hands-on Observatree training day, learning to identify, report and understand key tree pests and diseases as part of efforts to protect the UK’s trees and woodlands.
New carbon information resources have strengthened the Climate Change Hub’s position as the UK’s leading source of climate change adaptation and mitigation information.
Survey reveals that leaving dead trees standing can boost both biodiversity and visitor experience.
Social scientists have investigated the social benefits of, and public attitudes towards, tree planting programmes and the creation of new woodland.
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.
How Forest Research worked with Scottish Forestry to identify the tree species that could future-proof Scotland’s forests against pests, disease and climate change.
Discover Forest Research’s Climate Change Factsheets – clear, evidence-based guides to help landowners, practitioners and policymakers adapt forests for the future.
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.
Find out how a natural capital approach is being used to inform tree planting at Blenheim Palace through a Woodland Water Code pilot project.
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.
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 report provides a review of the Forest Trapping Network Year Two rollout
Lead Author: Alice Walker
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
Work at the cutting-edge of environmental science research with Forest Research, Great Britain’s leading organisation for forestry and tree-related research.
Author(s): David Edwards
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): Paul Henshall
Author(s): Liz O'Brien
Author(s): Joan Webber
Author(s): Caitlin Lewis
Author(s): Caitlin Lewis
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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.