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Join us and explore the latest UK and international research on short rotation forestry, highlighting its potential to deliver sustainable biomass, carbon sequestration, and emissions reductions while supporting a low‑emissions future.
Carbon experts Robert Matthews and Carly Whittaker discuss how forest management affects the carbon balance in a new featured article for the Royal Forestry Society’s Quarterly Journal of Forestry.
Provisional statistics on UK woodland area, certification, planting, restocking and Woodland Carbon Code projects for the year to March 2026 are now available.
Forest Research has been admitted to the European National Forest Inventory Network (ENFIN), a collaborative network, including both EU and non-EU members, focused on topics relating to the coordination and development of national forest inventories.
Explore the Climate Change Hub – the UK’s leading source of guidance on forestry adaptation and mitigation. Find practical advice, resources and case studies to support decision-making and build forest resilience.
A new outbreak of sweet chestnut blight has been identified in Devon. Read how a Forest Research trial is assessing treatment for sweet chestnut blight disease.
How Forest Research worked with Scottish Forestry to identify the tree species that could future-proof Scotland’s forests against pests, disease and climate change.
Discover Forest Research’s Climate Change Factsheets – clear, evidence-based guides to help landowners, practitioners and policymakers adapt forests for the future.
Plan smarter, grow stronger. Senior Climate Change Scientist Tom Locatelli explains how ForestGALES helps foresters tackle wind risk and build resilient woodlands in Great Britain, and beyond.
Find out how a natural capital approach is being used to inform tree planting at Blenheim Palace through a Woodland Water Code pilot project.
Imagine a job where every day is different, where science meets policy, and where your work makes a real impact. Mariella Marzano, Principal Social Scientist, tells us why she loves her role at Forest Research.
Overview This paper reports on the physical and mechanical properties of small wood samples of eight species with potential for…
Lead Author: Elspeth Macdonald
Society needs to reduce its consumption of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions-heavy resources to reduce its impact on the planet and…
There is mounting evidence about the benefits of childhood nature experience for promoting adult pro-environmental attitudes or behaviours, but there…
This publication is an annex to the Welsh Plant Health Surveillance Network 2022 review and reports on the fourth year…
Capturing the perspectives of members of the public on topics such as woodland creation, expansion, management, and maintenance is important…
Lead Author: Clare Hall
Overview The emerald ash borer (EAB, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) is devastating ash trees in its invaded range of…
Lead Author: Katy Reed
This journal article, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, assesses how regeneration, deer activity, browsing damage, and tree recruitment…
This study assessed the performance of the ForestGALES model in predicting wind damage within the Rangipo genetic accelerator trial and…
Work at the cutting-edge of environmental science research with Forest Research, Great Britain’s leading organisation for forestry and tree-related research.
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Learn how Ash Dieback is impacting Great Britain's native ash trees, and discover resources to help slow its spread.
Understand the threat of Oak Processionary Moth to the country’s oak trees and access key information on its management and control.
Explore this detailed resource with information on common tree pests and diseases, from Acute Oak Decline to the Asian Longhorn Beetle.
Access a detailed database on information on over 60 tree species that are either widely grown in British forests or which could play an increasing role in the future.
Explore ForestGALES, a computer tool that assesses wind damage risk to forests in Britain, allowing comparison of different silvicultural practices.
Discover vital insights about Britain’s woodlands through the National Forest Inventory (NFI), a comprehensive programme offering up-to-date data on forest size, distribution, health, and biodiversity.
We carry out research to develop a better understanding of the ways in which trees and woodlands can benefit society
Chemical analysis of plant, water and soil samples, testing of plant stock quality and tree assessment products
The Tree Health Diagnostic and Advisory Service provide advice and where possible diagnosis and identification of tree pest and pathogen
By analysis of DNA extracted from samples, Forest Research can identify the presence of cryptic or reclusive species.
The Land Use and Ecosystem Services Research Group provides services to the forestry and environment sectors.