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Two FR Colleagues Recognised in Queen's New Year's Honours
Two members of staff from Forest Research have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.
Dr Helen McKay (née MacGilp), the Head of Centre for Sustainable Forestry and Climate...
Recently published research sheds light on the learning gained from the Active Forests Programme in England about how to encourage and sustain levels of physical activity.
Looking to the future with centenary trees planted at Alice Holt Lodge
As part of the Forestry Commission’s centenary celebrations, Forest Research has planted 25 trees in the grounds of its research station at Alice Holt Lodge, in the south-east of England.
Working together to raise awareness of tree pests and diseases in Wales
In late November over twenty tree specialists from Wales, mainly foresters and arborists, near Newport in Gwent for a tree health workshop.
New Mental Health First Aid Network within Forest Research
We have recently developed a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Network, and now have 21 trained Mental Health First Aiders spread across the UK.
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
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