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In the foreground there are tall trees, in the middle of the photo a loch s surrounded by photos, a blue sky is overhead.

Updated Practice Guide on how to manage forest operations to protect the water environment now available  

 22nd January 2025

We have published an updated version of the ‘Managing forest operations to protect the water environment’ UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) Practice Guide.

Douglas fir tree branch and cone.

Homegrown seed that will kickstart a new breeding generation of British Douglas Fir trees

 6th January 2025
A new generation of British grown Douglas fir trees has been selected after decades of research, following a project led by Forest Research and the Conifer Breeding Cooperative.
A photograph of Tom Nisbet with riparian woodland in the background.

New UKFS Practice Guide champions riparian woodlands

 9th December 2024
Tom Nisbet, Head of Physical Environmental Sciences, details how the new UKFS Practice Guide supports the creation and management of riparian woodlands to protect waterways and enhance biodiversity.
Cracked earth

New drought videos build knowledge of drought impacts and current research

 4th December 2024
Two new videos by Forest Research have been released to help build awareness of drought risk amongst landowners and land managers.
Dog smelling plants

Nature’s best friend! Sniffer dog detects tree disease to help protect nation’s woodlands

 2nd December 2024
Detection dogs have been used in the UK to successfully identify tree disease, helping track down the deadly tree pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
A scene showing agroforestry in action.

Tree species guide launched for farmers and foresters

 26th November 2024
Forest Research, in partnership with the University of Reading, have created a tree species guide that identifies 33 species of trees and shrubs suitable for planting on agricultural land. 
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Social scientists need your help to understand the impact of the Climate Change Hub

 22nd November 2024

Help shape the future of the Climate Change Hub by sharing your feedback through a survey or focus group.

Blue fungus and moss on the bark of a tree.

Rapid Review of Evidence on Biodiversity in Great Britain’s Commercial Forests

 10th October 2024
The Rapid Review of Evidence on Biodiversity in Great Britain’s Commercial Forests is a review of evidence on biodiversity in many of the most commonly encountered commercial high forest types in Great Britain.
Wester red cedar tree nursery

New biosecurity resource available on Forest Research Climate Change Hub

 8th October 2024
Top tips on how to develop a biosecurity action plan are now available from the Forest Research Climate Change Hub.
Man working in a tree nursery.

Forest Research seeks tree-growing champions to take part in follow-up survey into community tree nurseries

 1st October 2024
Forest Research runs follow-up survey to discover more about community tree nurseries.
An aerial view of a forest with a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Forestry Facts and Figures 2024 published today

 26th September 2024
Forest Research has released the latest Accredited Official Statistics on woodland and forestry in the UK.
A family walk in a woodland. One of the people in the photograph uses a mobility device.

New survey to help everyone access woodlands

 20th September 2024
A new survey aims to better understand how and why woodlands are and aren't used in England.

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