New investigation of the integration of climate change resilience into woodland management plans

Forest Research is looking for private woodland or forest managers to participate in a research project. We’re investigating how the risk of climate change is perceived and the extent to which adaptation measures are built into management plans.

We’d like to speak to a range of managers across Britain with responsibility for an individual site or multiple sites. For example:

• Landowners
• Estate forest managers
• Company agents
• Advisers
• Small independent woodland owners or individuals

We’re also keen to speak with people who have different management objectives. For example, the aim of your woodland or forest could be:

• Commercial timber production
• Environmental or conservation benefits
• A hobby or learning opportunity
• Contributing to a broader business or enterprise

“The climate is changing rapidly,” said social scientist, Elizabeth Edwards. “We want to understand how forestry managers and woodland owners are adopting or integrating climate change adaptation and resilience measures into their management plans – including what helps and hinders them to do this.”

Interested in taking part?

Please complete the online form. Members of the Forest Research team will then be in touch directly to arrange an interview.

Participation in this research would involve sharing a woodland or forest management plan with the Forest Research team and participating in a 45-minute interview.

Forest Research would like to receive your management plan before the interview so they can tailor the interview accordingly.

All research participants and management plans would be anonymised.

How will this research be used?

The research will provide evidence-based insights as well as practical recommendations to enhance the adoption and implementation of climate resilient woodland and forest management plans.

The findings will be shared with policymakers and practitioners including Forestry Commission/Forest Services (England), Natural Resources Wales and Scottish Forestry.

Got questions?

Contact: climate.wmp.project@forestresearch.gov.uk