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More than 160 people took part in oak health workshops this summer, gaining skills to assess and monitor native oaks.
We want to know about the size of your workforce on 1 October 2026 and 1 March 2027 to help us better understand what the forestry sector looks like today. You could be a large organisation or a one-person company.
Dr Matt Wilkinson, NCEA Programme Manager at Forest Research talks about how we are trailblazing new technology and implementing innovations as part of the most significant ecosystem assessment ever conducted in the UK.
Entomology scientist, Molly Davidson, discusses her work as a diagnostician for TreeAlert, the hidden world of moths, and a new survey investigating what motivates people to take part in citizen science.
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.
Key findings The area of woodland in the UK at 31 March 2026 is estimated to be 3.30 million hectares;…
Mesofauna such as Acari and Collembola represent a key bioindicator of soil health and condition, but limited availability of taxonomic…
Threats to trees and forests from insect pests are increasing as a result of the globalisation of trade and climate…
Overview This publication provides estimates of sales of improved nursery stock by nurseries in Great Britain each planting year (October…
This journal article introduces Genetic Conservation Units (GCUs) and explains their importance in conserving genetic diversity.
This journal article sets out the principles of Carbon-Smart Forestry as of today, and how managing existing woodlands can help…
Overview This paper reports on the physical and mechanical properties of small wood samples of eight species with potential for…
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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.