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A new national research initiative is calling on volunteers to help strengthen our understanding of hawthorn resilience in a changing world.
Tom Jenkins MBE FICFor (1959-2026)
It’s with deep sadness that we confirm that Tom Jenkins MBE FICFor, Head of Forest Research in Wales, died on Sunday 19 April.
Woodland managers invited to free oak health workshops
Join one of our workshops in England and Wales to receive training in oak health monitoring and management.
A suite of new resources has launched to help forestry organisations, communities and schools engage with climate challenges facing forests today and in the future.
A farm’s new riparian woodland shows how targeted tree planting can deliver major water and climate benefits.
New research investigates potential biocontrol programme to manage sweet chestnut blight
A new sweet chestnut blight outbreak has been confirmed in Devon, read how Mick Biddle’s Forest Research trial is advancing potential treatments and what this means for the newly introduced demarcated area.
Check a sweet chestnut this spring and summer
Forest Research, working with The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and Coventry University, is calling on woodland owners and the public to help check on the health of sweet chestnuts (Castanea sativa) this spring and summer.
Trees outside of woodlands identified across Wales
A new national map showing the location of trees outside of woodlands across Wales is now available for the first time.
New members welcomed to Expert Committee on Forest Science
Two new appointments to the committee strengthen independent scientific advice for UK forestry.
Launch of the Large-scale Ecosystem Recovery Network (LERN)
On 17 February 2026, the Knowledge Exchange Network for the Large-scale Ecosystem Recovery Network (LERN) was launched at Harold’s Park Wildland in Essex.
Woodland managers are invited to take part in a new project to protect the nation’s oaks
Join a webinar and in-person workshop to learn about monitoring and protecting oak trees.
Webinar: Observing and understanding oak health across the UK
Tuesday 24 Mar 2026, 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Online
An online webinar launching a new, practical oak-health monitoring system for woodland managers and volunteers across the UK.
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