Skip to main content
Contact Us
Contact Us

Preparing to search

News

Read our news and other articles relating to our activities.  You can also find out what we’re up to by following @Forest_Research on Twitter or through the Forest Research Vimeo channel and our LinkedIn Page.

News Banner
Home News

Filter

Date Range

Search

Ainoa in the forest

Meet Ainoa and find out about the inspiring role of women mentors in her career

 9th February 2023

My name is Ainoa and I am a soil ecologist at Forest Research. I have been in this role for a few months, having previously worked in the entomology department.

Forest Research Worker Awarded MBE for Services to Forestry

 23rd January 2023

Lee Cooper, was presented with his medal at Windsor in November by King Charles – the first occasion of him bestowing these medals as King.

BBC Countryfile filming the Forest Research mobile tree health laboratory.

Forest Research on BBC Countryfile

 20th November 2022

Forest Research was featured on BBC Countryfile on Sunday 20th November.  Read more here…

Front cover of guide showing wooded landscape

First ever UK woodland natural flood management guide published

 26th October 2022

A new United Kingdom-wide guide outlining how our forests and woodlands can reduce the damaging effects and financial impact of flooding on vulnerable communities has been published by the Forestry...
queen as a young woman and now

Our tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 

 9th September 2022

We are greatly saddened at Forest Research by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts and condolences are with The Royal Family. The Queen was involved in the...
Adapting forest and woodland management to the changing climate

New guide for forest managers to help adapt woodlands for climate change

 14th May 2022

The guide outlines the steps that can be taken to foster woodlands which will be resilient to current and future threats as a result of climate change.

State-of-the-art tree health laboratory opens to help protect UK forests 

 13th May 2022

A state-of-the-art laboratory conducting innovative research into tree pests and diseases has been officially opened today (Friday 13 May) by Defra and the Forestry Commission, as part of National Plant Health Week.

Forestry Thumbnail New Climate Change Factsheets Published

New Climate Change Factsheets Published

 9th February 2022

The latest in our Climate Change Factsheet series have been published today, Wednesday 9th February. Aimed at practitioners, the factsheets showcase the breadth of research carried out by Forest Research,…

Forestry Thumbnail New Years Honours Recognition

New Year's Honours Recognition

 4th January 2022

Research worker Lee Cooper has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list. Based in North Yorkshire, Lee has been awarded a MBE for services to forestry. FR Board member…

Forestry Thumbnail New citizen science app launched

New citizen science app launched

 17th December 2021

A new citizen science application has been launched to identify potential areas of windblown conifer trees following the devasting impact of Storm Arwen. Forest Research is working with Confor, the…

Forestry Thumbnail Mental health benefits of visiting UK woodlands estimated at 185 million

Mental health benefits of visiting UK woodlands estimated at £185 million

 4th December 2021

Visits to the UK’s woodlands boosts mental health and is estimated to save £185 million in treatment costs annually, our landmark report finds.

Forestry Thumbnail Expert Committee on Forest Science Welcomes New Member 2

Expert Committee on Forest Science Welcomes New Member

 1st October 2021

Expert Committee on Forest Science Welcomes New Member Professor Darren Evans