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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.

Forestry sector launches plan to work together to adapt to climate change

A team from Forest Research, Fera and The Tree Council paid a visit to the US to find out more about emerald ash borer.

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

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

Active Forest Evaluation

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.

The Forestry Commission and Peatland Action are supporting Forest Research to investigate the effects of peatland restoration by deforestation on nutrient and carbon transport to surface waters.