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Forest Research is leading Defra’s NCEA programme, measuring, mapping and assessing England’s ecosystems and natural capital to inform environmental policy and sustainability.
Forestry and timber businesses across the UK are being asked to take part in an annual survey programme to collect data about the UK timber industry.
Tree heath lab tests receive ‘gold standard’ accreditation
Forest Research has been awarded the ISO/IEC 17025 certification by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS).
New report reviews management and creation of woodland for biodiversity and wider environmental benefits
Forest Research has published a new report which summarises the current evidence on how woodland management and creation affects biodiversity, ecosystem resilience and key environmental benefits.
Updated Practice Guide on how to manage forest operations to protect the water environment now available
We have published an updated version of the ‘Managing forest operations to protect the water environment’ UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) Practice Guide.
Homegrown seed that will kickstart a new breeding generation of British Douglas Fir trees
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.
New UKFS Practice Guide champions riparian woodlands
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.
Two new videos by Forest Research have been released to help build awareness of drought risk amongst landowners and land managers.
Nature’s best friend! Sniffer dog detects tree disease to help protect nation’s woodlands
Detection dogs have been used in the UK to successfully identify tree disease, helping track down the deadly tree pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
Tree species guide launched for farmers and foresters
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.
Social scientists need your help to understand the impact of the Climate Change Hub
Help shape the future of the Climate Change Hub by sharing your feedback through a survey or focus group.
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.
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