Land reclamation and urban greening
Forest Research is the UK’s leading provider of applied forest science and evidence and of expertise, data, products and services for governments and the tree, wood, forest, and natural resource sectors. With reference to environmental aspects from our operations and built estate, we will: We will review this environmental policy...
In 1959, when the Forestry Commission’s annual expenditure on weeding in the forest exceeded £1 million for the first time, the Work Study Branch was instructed to study the problem in all its aspects. Work was initially concentrated on hand weeding and the tools associated with it. Later studies of...
Benefits of greenspace for reptile and amphibian biodiversity, rare and protected species and practical consideration within urban and peri-urban environments
Summary of the use of urban greenspace to reduce erosion control and surface runoff due to stabilisation by tree roots and grasses
Issues and practical considerations of soil contamination in greenspace development in the urban environment
To better understand the natural capital assets of England’s trees and woodlands and to contribute to a wider assessment across the whole of the natural environment, our scientists, technicians, professional surveyors and remote sensing teams are delivering multiple, cutting-edge Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work packages. Air Quality This...
A major sustainability challenge is determining where to target management to enhance natural capital and the ecosystem services it provides. Achieving this understanding is difficult, given that the effects of most actions vary according to wider environmental conditions; and this context dependency is typically poorly understood. Here, we describe an...
Forecasts based on earlier inventories
Learn more about the Nature for Climate Fund (NCF), our role, and the research themes our work will cover.
Alex joined Forest Research in 2020 as a Graduate Apprentice after gaining his degree in Biology from Edinburgh University, and spending a number of years in the private forestry industry with Tilhill Forestry. Learn about his experience with the Graduate Apprentice programme, and what working as a Data Science Technician...
The three main fungal root pathogens already present in the UK, causing significant damage in forestry, are described along with the likely impact of climate change on their spread and severity.