Forest Research is present across the UK, in a number of locations.
Research Stations
Alice Holt Research Station
Address:
Forest Research, Alice Holt Lodge, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LH
Telephone: 0300 067 5600
Fax: 01420 23653
Contact us
Directions from Bentley railway station
Northern Research Station
Address:
Forest Research, Northern Research Station, Roslin, Midlothian EH25 9SY
Telephone: 0300 067 5900
Fax: 0131 445 5124
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Wales Research Unit
Address:
Forest Research, Environment Centre Wales, Deiniol Road, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2UW
Tel: 0300 067 5774
Email: Wales@forestresearch.gov.uk
Technical Development […]
A photo essay based on interviews with 16 arts and humanities practitioners and academics, focusing on their relationship with Trees Outside of Woodland. Key themes that emerge include childhood memories and experiences, emotional connections and the interconnectedness of humans and nature.
Minunno, F., Xenakis, G., Perks, M.P. & Mencuccini, M. (2010). Calibration and validation of a simplified process-based model for the prediction of the carbon balance of Scottish Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) plantations. Canadian Journal Forest Research, 40, 2411-2426.
By Helen McKay (Ed.)
This review updates the Hardcastle review (2006) of the environmental impacts of growing fast growing broadleaved species as short rotation forestry in Britain and where possible strengthens it using primary unpublished data.
Forest Research Monograph: 2ISBN 978-0-85538-827-0
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.
Recent research by Forest Research scientists and colleagues at the University of York shows that northern hairy wood ants (Formica lugubris) have successfully colonised plantations of largely non-native coniferous species in the North York Moors National Park. The studies show that there has been a remarkable expansion of the population of this ant into new […]
This Research Note is based on a review by the University of Exeter that evaluated existing knowledge on valuing the social and environmental contributions of British trees and woodlands. It starts by bringing together different (but related) economic terms and concepts in a single framework for understanding how trees and woodlands contribute to economic well-being, […]
Climate change is now one of the greatest global challenges, and research is under way to establish the likely impacts on many aspects of the environment. Forestry Commission Wales has commissioned Forest Research to determine how forests and forestry in Wales will be affected by climate change. This Research Note provides an initial synopsis of […]
RIN 230 (1993)
Out of print research publications from the 1980s and 1990s.
Please note that since publication the products named may have been withdrawn or changed formulation, services may no longer be available, legislation superseded and addresses and contacts changed.
Summary
The European Community and the Member States are committed to implementing internationally agreed activities relating to the conservation and protection of forests. In this context it is in the general interest of the Community to develop the monitoring activities that have been established and run under Regulation (EC) 2152/2003 called Forest Focus and the proceeding […]
This Research Note describes the negative impact that elevated urban temperatures can have on human thermal comfort and health and how urban green infrastructure can help lessen this impact.
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