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Field Data Services

Field Data Services brings together highly skilled and valued staff from the previous teams of Technical Services Unit (TSU), Technical Development Branch (TDB), and the National Forest Inventory Quality Assurance (NFI QA).

DNA fingerprinting

Forest Research uses micro-satellite analysis to produce DNA fingerprints from individual plants.

Pest management of Dendroctonus micans

Our approach to management is to breed and release a host-specific predatory beetle, Rhizophagus grandis, that is found within the pest’s natural range.

Urban trees services

Our scientists work on topics relating to planning, management and the protection of urban trees.

Habitat Network Analysis Service

Spatial analysis techniques for habitat networks and working with / delivering tailored habitat network analyses.

Pesticide efficacy testing

Plant protection products – herbicides, insecticides and biocides – are only approved for sale and use in the UK once they have completed rigorous registration test.