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Developing a future productive tree species list for Scotland
Forest Research has created a shortlist of 28 tree species to help diversify and strengthen Scotland’s forests against pests, disease and climate change.
Three-quarters of visitors felt neutral, happy, or very happy about a visible dead or decaying tree.
A guide to Forest Research’s Climate Change Factsheets
Discover Forest Research’s Climate Change Factsheets - clear, evidence-based guides to help landowners, practitioners and policymakers adapt forests for the future.
New woodland offers unique social benefits to local communities
Forest Research explored views and benefits of tree planting and woodland creation.
Hardwood Price-size Curves report published
Forest Research, in collaboration with Grown in Britain, has published the Hardwood Price-size Curves report for the 2024 Calendar Year.
Blenheim Palace and the Woodland Water Code
A natural capital approach to inform tree planting at Blenheim Palace.
Forestry Facts and Figures 2025 published
Forest Research has released the latest Accredited Official Statistics on woodland and forestry in the UK.
Forestry carbon information resource launches on the Climate Change Hub
Forestry carbon information resource launches on the Climate Change Hub.
What's in a name? Take part in a new survey investigating how old woodland is described
If you’re involved in planning decisions relating to existing woodlands in England, Forest Research want to know how you describe old woodland.
Thinking SMART when setting targets for urban tree cover
Urban tree cover should be SMART (Specific; Measurable; Achievable; Resourced; Time-bound), say researchers
Report instances of oak shake this felling season
Scientists are calling on woodland owners to report instances of oak shake this felling season as part of research to identify the causes of the cracking.
Tracking biodiversity progress in forest management
The Forest Biodiversity Index provides an effective method for assessing the biodiversity potential of state-owned forests in Britain.
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