Official country guidance
Official country guidance
Forestry in the UK is a devolved matter, so each country has their own forestry programmes or strategies that set out policies and priorities for woodland creation and management. Forestry research is also conducted at the UK level, and the climate change adaptation guidance and resources on the Climate Change Hub are UK-wide, for example UK Forestry Standard publications, although any significant local variations will be highlighted where appropriate.
UKFS Adaptation Practice Guide download
The UKFS Practice Guide ‘Adapting forest and woodland management to the changing climate’ guides practitioners through the process from assessing climate change risks to implementing adaptation measures.
Printed copies are available to purchase from Forest Research.
Download the UKFS Adaptation Practice Guide
Printed copies are available to purchase from Forest Research.
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News
New land regeneration resources for creating green spaces on previously used land now available
28th January 2026The new resources bring together the latest learnings on land regeneration and climate change, and optimal soil thickness for planting on previously used land.
Developing a future productive tree species list for Scotland
29th October 2025Forest Research has created a shortlist of 28 tree species to help diversify and strengthen Scotland’s forests against pests, disease and climate change.
Forestry carbon information resource launches on the Climate Change Hub
22nd September 2025Forest Research has published a comprehensive set of new carbon information resources on the Climate Change Hub.
The new resources bring together the latest learnings on land regeneration and climate change, and optimal soil thickness for planting on previously used land.
Forest Research has created a shortlist of 28 tree species to help diversify and strengthen Scotland’s forests against pests, disease and climate change.
Forest Research has published a comprehensive set of new carbon information resources on the Climate Change Hub.