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We are investigating the effects of peatland restoration by deforestation on nutrient and carbon transport to the water environment.

Improved understanding of climate change projections for European forests – from models to stakeholders.

An investigation into the wood properties and timber potential of naturally-regenerated Sitka spruce; whether left un-thinned or re-spaced to various stocking densities.

Monitoring ecosystem services from afforested peatland and the effects of bog restoration and conversion to peatland edge woodland

This project aims to develop more sustainable and resilient land and water management plans in Strathard by taking an ecosystems approach which considers the wider impacts and benefits of a range of management plans on ecosystem services, the landscape and communities living there.

Our diffuse pollution research area seeks to understand woodland-water interactions to prevent and reduce water pollution within freshwater catchments

Brief introduction to the targeting of Countryside Stewardship woodland capital grants in England

This project is investigating the potential impact that a changing climate may have on the insect pests associated with the UK’s most important and widely planted conifer tree species Sitka spruce.

SilviFuture is a network established to promote and share knowledge about novel forest species across Britain.

Opportunity mapping has been developed to help identify these locations and promote more integrated catchment management.