An in-depth technical report by Forest Research providing a synthesis of the evidence on the positive benefits which green infrastructure brings to society. A summary report is also available: Benefits of green infrastructure – summary report. By Land Regeneration and Urban Greenspace, Centre for Forestry and Climate Change.
Some of what we have worked on this year A major work area at Forest Research this year has been the development of tools, guidance and research into the effects and mitigation of climate change. In 2022, we published the results of our pioneering Storm Damage Assessment, which establishes the...
Key Action Progress Produce a report for the Forestry Commission on wood properties and uses of larch in Britain. ACHIEVED Review and implement the Forest Research Data Strategy. ACHIEVED Implement the Changing the Way We Work change programme. ACHIEVED Deliver an update of the woodland carbon sequestration estimates for inclusion...
This research contributes towards our aim of assessing public understanding of climate change and the role of trees, woods and forests.
Woodland offers a wide range of benefits including environmental benefits
Modern forest management practice increasingly adopts an ecosystem services approach to account for the multiple benefits and objectives of forestry. It is also increasingly linked to climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. In view of the priority given to these policy agendas, it is important that new models take an...
The climate in Scotland is changing, and these changes will impact on Scotland’s trees and forests.
By Duncan Ray Summary from Forest Research Annual Report and Accounts 2007-8. Related pages Climate change research
By Mark Broadmeadow et al. From Forest Research Annual Report and Accounts 2002-3. Related pages Climate change research
Summary of Programme The move to a low carbon economy is expected to place an increasing demand on timber and forest products and there is a need to increase our domestic production to support sustainable economic growth in the sector. Increasing demand for sustainable construction and infrastructure materials as well...
The climate in England is changing, and these changes will impact on England’s trees, woodland, and forests.
By Mark Broadmeadow and Robert Matthews. Forestry Commission In Brief Factsheet. Related pages Climate change research