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  • Research

    Woodland Diversification

    Nadia Barsoum

  • Research

    Analysis and development of local authority tree strategies

    A series of nine local authority case studies in England to understand the processes, drivers and barriers behind tree strategy development and implementation.

  • Research

    Pathway evaluation and pest risk management in transport (PERMIT)

    Forests are particularly vulnerable to movements of Invasive Alien Species. Multiple pathways for transfer of pests internationally are poorly characterised, leading to increasing transfer and establishment of new damaging organisms. This EU COST Action FP1002 aims to address this shortfall in knowledge and practice, and focus on reducing threats from...

  • Research

    Observatree early warning system for tree health

    Details of the Observatree project to set up a new tree health early warning system in the UK.

  • Research

    Tree health stakeholders: attitudes, activities and roles

    This page summarises Forest Research’s work in a Defra-funded project to identify and analyse all stakeholders involved in monitoring and protecting the health of trees in the UK.

  • Research

    Social and economic analysis of DNB

    Details of the Dothistroma Needle Blight management strategy

  • Research

    Social analysis of the ALB outbreak

    This page summarises findings from Forest Research’s analysis of the 2012 outbreak of Asian Longhorn Beetle (ALB) in Kent, funded by Defra.

  • Research

    Assessment of large-scale plant biosecurity risks to Scotland

    This research aims to better understand potential large-scale threats to plant biosecurity in Scotland. We are exploring the risks posed by i) non-specialist and online horticultural sales, ii) large-scale plantings for landscaping and infrastructure projects, and iii) large-scale tree plantings for environmental benefits.

  • Research

    Improved early detection of oak processionary moth

    Details of the improved methods for the early detection of Oak Processionary Moth

  • Climate Change Hub

    Pests & Diseases

    The changing climate is increasing the risk to trees and woodlands from pests and pathogens, with outbreaks of new pests and diseases and changes to the frequency and severity of existing outbreaks, due to climate-related factors.

  • Publication

    [Archive] Spring frosts

    Lead Author: Forestry Commission

    Investigations which the Imperial Forestry Institute had been carrying out for the Forestry Commission since 1929 were already yielding interesting results when the great May frosts of 1935 occurred.

  • Publication

    [Archive] Nursery practice

    Lead Author: J.R.Aldhous

    This Bulletin summarises results gained from the extensive programme of experiments and enquiries carried out by the Forestry Commission’s Research Division, from its inception in 1919 until the year 1970, together with the practical experience obtained in the large-scale raising of planting stocks for the national afforestation programme.