Two new guides that summarise five years of research into land managers and woodland creation have been published by Forest Research.
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Timber Price Indices data (to March 2026) and 2025 provisional figures for UK Wood Production and Trade have been released and are now available to download.
A new handbook for forest managers on continuous cover forestry (CCF) is now available and covers information on both transforming stands to continuous cover forestry (CCF) and on managing stands using CCF approaches.
Forest Research and partners are urging people to check sweet chestnut trees for signs of blight and gall wasp damage this spring and summer to help protect the species.
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.
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 The emerald ash borer (EAB, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) is devastating ash trees in its invaded range of…
Lead Author: Katy Reed
This journal article, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, assesses how regeneration, deer activity, browsing damage, and tree recruitment…
This study assessed the performance of the ForestGALES model in predicting wind damage within the Rangipo genetic accelerator trial and…
Forest Research produces price inflation statistics from the sale of timber grown on public land in Great Britain. Timber Price Indices…
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
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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.