A new Forest Research handbook gives forest managers practical guidance on transforming and managing stands using continuous cover forestry.
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Scientists studied how the plant communities and soil properties of farmland changed as it slowly developed into ex-arable planted woodland over a period of 25 years.
New research highlights the importance of ecological complexity when restoring ecosystems.
In a new paper published in Trends in Ecology & Evolution, scientists say we need to understand fragmentation as a process that unfolds over time.
A new national research initiative is calling on volunteers to help strengthen our understanding of hawthorn resilience in a changing world.
Explore the Climate Change Hub – the UK’s leading source of guidance on forestry adaptation and mitigation. Find practical advice, resources and case studies to support decision-making and build forest resilience.
A new outbreak of sweet chestnut blight has been identified in Devon. Read how a Forest Research trial is assessing treatment for sweet chestnut blight disease.
How Forest Research worked with Scottish Forestry to identify the tree species that could future-proof Scotland’s forests against pests, disease and climate change.
Discover Forest Research’s Climate Change Factsheets – clear, evidence-based guides to help landowners, practitioners and policymakers adapt forests for the future.
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.
Find out how a natural capital approach is being used to inform tree planting at Blenheim Palace through a Woodland Water Code pilot project.
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.
Overview Ash trees across Great Britain are under increasing threat from pests and diseases as ash dieback (ADB) continues to…
Lead Author: Clare Hall
Overview Suspended traps such as Lindgren funnel traps and vane traps are increasingly used in combination with DNA metabarcoding to…
Lead Author: Sophie de Becquevort
This journal article, published in Soil and Use Management, evaluates soil structure and carbon content across a chronosequence of UK…
This journal article, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, examines complexity in the context of restoration within two contrasting…
Habitat loss and fragmentation occur over time. Despite this truism, understanding the effects of habitat fragmentation has, in recent years,…
The Climate and Nature – Living Soils Deliver for Both report highlights that soil-centric approaches must be placed at the…
This report synthesises key findings from the June 2025 Forest Research–Bangor University expert workshop and the wider evidence review undertaken…
This guidance provides information to forest managers on both transforming stands to continuous cover forestry (CCF) and on managing stands…
Work at the cutting-edge of environmental science research with Forest Research, Great Britain’s leading organisation for forestry and tree-related research.
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Author(s): Elliot Colley, Emma Hinton, Nora Kerecsenyi, Darren Moseley, Liz O'Brien
Author(s): Tom Nisbet, Gregory Valatin, Romany Vassell, Robert Hattersley
Author(s): Mariella Marzano
Author(s): Nadia Barsoum, Sophie de Becquevort, Vadim Saraev, Wen Hao Low, Emma Hinton, Grace van der Wielen, Anthony Schultz
Author(s): Liz O'Brien
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Author(s): Kevin Watts, Tom Jameson
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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.