The changing climate presents a challenge for forest planning and forest management in England because the projected increases in temperature, changes in the seasonality of rainfall, and an increased frequency of extreme events add complexity to species selection and silvicultural practice. By actively adjusting forest management now, to anticipate future...
Description of the research and knowledge development on the effects of climate change on forests and forestry in England
This page summarises findings from Forest Research’s study into the perceptions and attitudes of children and young people to climate change.
Hosting video clips to show how climate change might affect Scotland's forests.
A combination of CO2 and consequent changes in temperature, precipitation, windiness and radiation will lead to changes in the soil functioning
Projected change in frequency of dry summers
Overview Resilience to climate change, the threat of pests and diseases, tackling the biodiversity crisis, and the implications of these issues for the future of the tree and woodland sector are necessarily being foregrounded in management discussions. Sycamore is a naturalised, fast-growing, and adaptable species with increasing evidence to support...
This Information Note outlines how forests in the UK contribute to the carbon cycle on both a local and a global scale. It explains the key terms that are used in discussions of the part played by forests and carbon in global warming and presents some of the facts and...
Predicting future risks of damage by insect pests is an important aspect of forest management. Climate change has the potential to affect forest pests and their impact on trees through higher temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events. Warmer temperatures are likely to have complex effects on...