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What effect do ammonia emissions have on surrounding trees and soil?
Ammonia absorbing tree-belts lead to ecosystem trade-offs – increased nitrogen and carbon capture but reduced microbe diversity in soil – suggests new research.
New Welsh tree species shortlisting project to help future forest resilience
A new research programme to identify a shortlist of productive tree species, suited to both current and predicted future climatic conditions in Wales, has been given the go ahead.
How do farmers feel about growing trees?
Forest Research says understanding values is key to finding out what motivates farmers to grow trees.
Timber Price Indices (to September 2025) released
Forest Research has released the latest figures for the Coniferous Standing Sales Price Index, the Softwood Sawlog Price Index and the Small Roundwood Price Index for Great Britain.
Help prevent establishment of spruce bark beetle by joining national monitoring project
Help protect Britain’s spruce forests by installing pheromone traps and contributing vital data on the spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus.
Land managers and woodland creation: systematically mapping the evidence in the UK
Thursday 4 Dec 2025, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Online
Join this practical webinar to explore a free online tool that maps social science evidence on land managers and woodland creation, helping researchers, practitioners, and policymakers identify key studies, evidence gaps, and opportunities for future research.
Connecting science and citizens with Observatree
See how citizen scientists and researchers are working hand in hand to protect our trees, in a brand-new photo essay.
Owners and agents needed for new project about woodland structure and biodiversity potential
Woodland owners/agents in England needed for new project exploring woodland structure and biodiversity potential.
Developing a future productive tree species list for Scotland
Forest Research has created a shortlist of 28 tree species to help diversify and strengthen Scotland’s forests against pests, disease and climate change.
Three-quarters of visitors felt neutral, happy, or very happy about a visible dead or decaying tree.
A guide to Forest Research’s Climate Change Factsheets
Discover Forest Research’s Climate Change Factsheets - clear, evidence-based guides to help landowners, practitioners and policymakers adapt forests for the future.
New woodland offers unique social benefits to local communities
Forest Research explored views and benefits of tree planting and woodland creation.
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