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New research investigates potential biocontrol programme to manage sweet chestnut blight
A new sweet chestnut blight outbreak has been confirmed in Devon, read how Mick Biddle’s Forest Research trial is advancing potential treatments and what this means for the newly introduced demarcated area.
Check a sweet chestnut this spring and summer
Forest Research, working with The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and Coventry University, is calling on woodland owners and the public to help check on the health of sweet chestnuts (Castanea sativa) this spring and summer.
Trees outside of woodlands identified across Wales
A new national map showing the location of trees outside of woodlands across Wales is now available for the first time.
New members welcomed to Expert Committee on Forest Science
Two new appointments to the committee strengthen independent scientific advice for UK forestry.
Launch of the Large-scale Ecosystem Recovery Network (LERN)
On 17 February 2026, the Knowledge Exchange Network for the Large-scale Ecosystem Recovery Network (LERN) was launched at Harold’s Park Wildland in Essex.
Woodland managers are invited to take part in a new project to protect the nation’s oaks
Join a webinar and in-person workshop to learn about monitoring and protecting oak trees.
Webinar: Observing and understanding oak health across the UK
Tuesday 24 Mar 2026, 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Online
An online webinar launching a new, practical oak-health monitoring system for woodland managers and volunteers across the UK.
Webinar: Understanding drought risk for UK woodland creation and forestry
Tuesday 21 Apr 2026, 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Online
Hear about new research on how rising drought risk is reshaping UK forestry and the tools being developed to support climate‑smart woodland creation.
Underplanting extends range of coniferous tree species to diversify future commercial timber production
New Forest Research published in Forest Ecology and Management shows that underplanting could widen the range of conifers suitable for future UK timber production.
New land regeneration resources for creating green spaces on previously used land now available
The new resources bring together the latest learnings on land regeneration and climate change, and optimal soil thickness for planting on previously used land.
New national survey launched to strengthen plant pest and disease detection across UK horticulture
UK horticulture and landscaping businesses invited to take part in survey to strengthen non-native plant pest and disease detection and reporting.
Forestry and timber businesses across the UK are being asked to take part in an annual survey programme to collect data about the UK timber industry.
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