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The home of UK forestry climate change guidance.

This research aimed to capture the views of people not ordinarily engaged in greenspace activities and who were not regular visitors to local woodlands, on topics such as woodland creation, expansion, management, and maintenance.

This study assessed the performance of the ForestGALES model in predicting wind damage within the Rangipo genetic accelerator trial and examined the influence of stocking and cultivation on wind vulnerability.

This report synthesises key findings from the June 2025 Forest Research–Bangor University expert workshop and the wider evidence review undertaken for the Forestry section of the UK’s Fourth Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA4)

Resources relevant to forests and climate change. General The National Adaptation Programme Making the country resilient to a changing climate (2013). HM Government. Environmental Reporting Guidelines: including mandatory greenhouse gas emissions reporting guidance (2013) Defra, London. Government forestry and woodlands policy statement, incorporating the Government’s response to the Independent Panel...

Climate change presents one of the greatest long-term challenges facing the world today.

How woodland management can adapt in anticipation of climate change

Examining the effects of climate change on woodland and forestry.

Shows recent changes in Scotlands climate over 40 years

Archived Forestry Commission booklet discussing forests and climate change.

The changing climate is affecting our trees, forests and woodlands, how they grow and survive and the important ecosystem services they provide. For our forests and woodlands to thrive, adaptation measures must be considered carefully, and action taken. Ten measures to reduce climate risks and improve resilience are presented.