Forest Research has published updated research, funded by Defra, on public access to woodlands in England, highlighting current access levels and opportunities to improve them.
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A new survey reveals that while most people value the environmental and societal importance of plants and trees and are concerned about pests and diseases, this concern rarely translates into personal action.
Planting woodland adjacent to established woodland or in large clumps is more likely to boost bird populations than random planting, modelling suggests.
Dr Bianca Ambrose-Oji will succeed Professor Chris Quine FRSE as Chief Scientist, following Professor Quine’s decision to retire from the role at the end of April 2025.
England’s non-woodland trees have been mapped for the first time, revealing these trees make up nearly one third of our nation’s tree cover.
Discover our Climate Change Hub, a comprehensive, evidence-based resource that brings together climate change adaptation advice for forest and woodland owners and managers in the UK.
Imagine a job where every day is different, where science meets policy, and where your work makes a real impact. Mariella Marzano, Principal Social Scientist, tells us why she loves her role at Forest Research.
Matt Wilkinson explains how Forest Research's NCEA Programme is leading the way by using cutting-edge science to assess and protect England's ecosystems.
Tom Nisbet, Head of Physical Environmental Sciences, details how the new UKFS Practice Guide supports the creation and management of riparian woodlands to protect waterways and enhance biodiversity.
Stay ahead of the threat with TreeAlert’s new dashboard for real-time insights on tree pests and diseases across Great Britain.
Detection dogs have been used in the UK to successfully identify tree disease, helping track down the deadly tree pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
Plan smarter, grow stronger. Senior Climate Change Scientist Tom Locatelli explains how ForestGALES helps foresters tackle wind risk and build resilient woodlands in Great Britain, and beyond.
This tree species guide, developed in partnership with the University of Reading following a rapid review of literature, databases, and…
This report summarises the results of a national baseline survey on public attitudes to plant health.
This booklet summarises statistics on woodland and forestry, covering areas such as woodland size, timber products, economics, and environmental factors,…
This In Brief explores the results from a survey of 1177 visitors across three locations to understand what they thought…
Lead Author: Beth Brockett
This document is an Annex to the Welsh Plant Health Surveillance Network Programme 2022 Review, and reports on the third…
Lead Author: Racheal Lee
This In Brief explores experiences of woodland volunteers in Great Britain, providing insights into how people might be supported to…
Lead Author: George Murrell
Overview This review describes qualitative longitudinal research (QL), the different approaches used for QL research in the social sciences, and…
Lead Author: Berglind Karlsdottir
Overview What leads some farmers to dramatically increase the number of trees on their land? What role do social and…
Lead Author: Maddy Pearson
Overview Woodland creation and management deliver a wide range of environmental benefits. The extent of those benefits is determined by…
Lead Author: Joe Beesley
Overview Trees and woodlands benefit the water environment in a number of ways. They protect aquatic habitats and species, preserve…
Overview This In Brief summarises a report on future timber prices and price elasticities of demand for emerging species and…
Lead Author: Robert Hattersley
Work at the cutting-edge of environmental science research with Forest Research, Great Britain’s leading organisation for forestry and tree-related research.
Author(s): Elliot Colley, Emma Hinton, Nora Kerecsenyi, Darren Moseley, Liz O'Brien
Author(s): Nadia Barsoum
Author(s): Tom Nisbet, Gregory Valatin, Romany Vassell, Robert Hattersley
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Learn how Ash Dieback is impacting Great Britain's native ash trees, and discover resources to help slow its spread.
Understand the threat of Oak Processionary Moth to the country’s oak trees and access key information on its management and control.
Explore this detailed resource with information on common tree pests and diseases, from Acute Oak Decline to the Asian Longhorn Beetle.
Access a detailed database on information on over 60 tree species that are either widely grown in British forests or which could play an increasing role in the future.
Explore ForestGALES, a computer tool that assesses wind damage risk to forests in Britain, allowing comparison of different silvicultural practices.
Discover vital insights about Britain’s woodlands through the National Forest Inventory (NFI), a comprehensive programme offering up-to-date data on forest size, distribution, health, and biodiversity.
We carry out research to develop a better understanding of the ways in which trees and woodlands can benefit society
Chemical analysis of plant, water and soil samples, testing of plant stock quality and tree assessment products
The Tree Health Diagnostic and Advisory Service provide advice and where possible diagnosis and identification of tree pest and pathogen
By analysis of DNA extracted from samples, Forest Research can identify the presence of cryptic or reclusive species.
The Land Use and Ecosystem Services Research Group provides services to the forestry and environment sectors.