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A recent project has investigated the potential of using Natural Flood Management (NFM) to reduce flooding incidents on the strategic road network.
Wind and forests – the evolution of research since the 1950s
To mark the centenary of the Forestry Commission, “British Forests: The Forestry Commission 1919-2019” was published this summer. Research features prominently in the story of the Commission and contributors to...
A spy in the woods
A new study by researchers from the University of Stirling and Forest Research is aiming to examine the impact of deer on the development of woodland ecosystems by using camera traps.
What do we know about how trees can cool our towns and cities?
What do we know about how trees can cool our towns and cities?
New suite of publications explores services provided by urban trees
New Strategy to protect UK tree diversity
New Strategy to protect UK tree diversity
New Head of IFOS is Announced
Nicol Sinclair has been announced as the new Head of IFOS from 1st July 2019. He will be taking over from Peter Weston, who is retiring after a long and...
New study to predict and monitor the response of forests to drought and temperature change.
A new £800,000 interdisciplinary study designed to predict and monitor the response of European forests to drought and temperature change.
Using Big Data to Help Manage Global Natural Assets
Research carried out by the University of Southampton and Forest Research is helping to tackle one of the biggest sustainability challenges – looking after and nurturing the natural resources in...
Tree bark biochar: a green bullet for Scotland’s carbon store
Tree bark biochar: a green bullet for Scotland’s carbon store
Steve Lee, who has recently retired from Forest Research, has been awarded an OBE for his expertise in tree breeding in the UK.
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