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How nature is helping Swedish migrants integrate
A study is underway to evaluate the use of nature and nature-based activities to help integrate migrants in Sweden and promote good health.
Forest Research Awarded ISO Certification
Forest Research (FR) has received certification to ISO14001:2015 after approval by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Ltd (LRQA).
Following a visit by the Assessment Team in October, FR was judged to be...
Urban trees could be the answer to hot office block woes
Office workers feeling the heat could benefit from the planting of nearby trees, a new study by the University of Reading and Forest Research has found.
Forest Research Appoints New Chief Scientist
Professor Chris Quine has been appointed as the new Chief Scientist for Forest Research (FR), Great Britain’s principal organisation for forestry and tree-related research.
The post of Chief Scientist oversees the...
Forestry sector launches plan to work together to adapt to climate change
Forestry sector launches plan to work together to adapt to climate change
Emerald ash borer: lessons from the US
A team from Forest Research, Fera and The Tree Council paid a visit to the US to find out more about emerald ash borer.
Action Oak: protecting the UK’s mighty oaks
A major new campaign called Action Oak was launched at the Chelsea Flower Show.
Chalara ash dieback on different ash species and non-ash hosts
Chalara ash dieback on different ash species and non-ash hosts
Research concludes payments for ecosystem services, networks and social learning could be helpful approaches to encourage woodland management
Research concludes payments for ecosystem services, networks and social learning could be helpful approaches to encourage woodland management
Understanding the contribution of forests to human health and well-being
Fun and fitness in the forest
Active Forest Evaluation
Forest Research social scientists to evaluate Kew Temperate House’s outreach activities
Over the next two years, social scientists at Forest Research are working with Kew’s Learning and Participation staff and programme participants to co-design and carry out an evaluation of the Temperate House Activity Plan.
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