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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.
Trees can help mitigate farm ammonia emissions
A new calculator and planting guidance have been developed to help farmers decide which trees to plant, and in what formation, to mitigate the impact of ammonia emissions from animal housing and grazing areas.
Forest Research part of UK-wide consortium to combat serious threat to plant health
Forest Research is proud to be a partner in a major bacterial plant diseases research programme, supported by UK Research and Innovation’s Strategic Priorities Fund and announced by the Parliamentary...
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.
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