Participate in climate change research
Forest Research, in collaboration with universities and stakeholders, are actively engaged in furthering our understanding of climate change to influence government policy and practitioner guidance. In many instances, this involves the proactive involvement of land managers in projects and two-way knowledge sharing between researchers and practitioners. Here are some exciting opportunities to get involved with current climate change and resilience-focused research projects and initiatives across the UK.
Drought adaptation: Share your experiences of mixed species planting
Forest Research is leading a new Defra-funded Centre for Forest Protection research project, which aims to create a new catalogue of species mixtures with drought adaptation potential and provide updated guidance for policy and practitioners. To reach a consensus on the most promising species mixtures for drought adaptation, which will then be tested in trials, we are looking to capture the experiences and options of people with direct experience (past or present) of planting, managing or overseeing tree species mixtures.
To get involved and help shape future drought guidance, please complete our online survey by 31 October 2025.
Why get involved?
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Share your experiences of mixed species planting to help inform cutting-edge research trials and shape future UK forestry adaptation guidance
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Low commitment – the survey should take about 15 minutes to complete
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Join our project mailing list to be among the first to receive a new mixed species catalogue
Get hands-on with Forest Lab
Sylva Foundation and Forest Research are working in partnership to deliver Forest Lab, an innovative application on the myForest platform with supporting research projects that enable managers to collect and share data from their woodlands to help support environmental research and improve our understanding of resilience in a changing climate.
Projects explore a range of specific ecological condition subjects including Ips typographus, wildfire, tree species suitability, tree growth and acute oak decline (AOD).
To take part in Forest Lab, you need to set up a free account on the myForest platform and agree to the Engagement Agreement.
Why get involved?
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Collaborate with other woodland managers and scientists by participating in research projects
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Access complimentary training and workshops
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Help researchers improve our understanding of different issues affecting the resilience of UK forests
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Help provide additional data to compliment the National Forest Inventory
