Staff
Kate Beauchamp
BSc, MSc, PhD
BSc, MSc, PhD
Kate is a forestry and climate change scientist developing applied research in climate change adaptation, mitigation, and woodland creation and ecosystem service provision. Kate is the Programme Manager for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero – Forest Research Memorandum of Understanding (DESNZ-FR MOU) delivering research on climate change mitigation to support Net Zero Policies.
Kate leads Forest Research’s modelling work to UKCEH for the Defra EVAST and Welsh Government ERAMMP Projects, bringing expertise in Forest Research’s Ecological Site Classification Model (ESC), forest management, and model integration with the CARBINE forest accounting model and forest economic assessments. Kate is an R-modeller and is supporting the development of ESC using UKCP18 CHESSCAPES data. Kate is a Work Area Co-lead for SIS Programme 1.
Forest Research
620 Bristol Business Park
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
The Expanding Agroforestry project aims to support the creation of agroforestry in the UK through providing research to support policy and practitioners through evidence reviews and the collection of underpinning empirical evidence.
The LUNZ Hub is an innovative transdisciplinary research initiative helping to drive transformational land use change in the UK needed to achieve net zero by 2050.
This ‘Tree Species Guide for UK Agroforestry Systems’ provides an overview of 33 species of trees and shrubs that could be planted in UK agroforestry systems.
Overview This tree species guide provides an overview of the physical characteristics, environmental tolerances, silvicultural characteristics, and ecosystem services and disservices for a selection of 33 species of trees and shrubs that could be planted in UK agroforestry systems. This guide has been produced in partnership with the University of Reading, following a rapid review of […]
Environmental Value Assessment Scenario Tool (EVAST)
EVAST simulates the potential effects of policy on ecosystem service stocks, flows and values for Defra’s key priority areas of Biodiversity, Net Zero, Water Quality and Air Quality.
Forest Research Climate Change Hub
The Climate Change Hub brings together information and practical guidance about protecting our UK woodlands and forests from the impacts and risks due to the changing climate through adaptive practice.
ERAMMP National Forest in Wales Evidence Pack for Welsh Government
The National Forest Evidence Review was commissioned by Welsh Government from ERAMMP (UKCEH lead Environment and Rural Affairs Monitoring and Modelling Programme) and co-led by Forest Research to provide key evidence of potential benefits and disbenefits of woodland creation, woodland expansion and managing undermanaged woodland, to provide an evidence base to inform the development of a National Forest for Wales. The main report is supported by 8 Annex Reports.
Quantifying the sustainable forestry carbon cycle (QFORC)
Research to assess the influence of different factors on the potential for carbon sequestration that could be realized by creating different types of woodland.
Ecological Site Classification (ESC) – Forest Research
Ecological Site Classification (ESC) is a decision support system and model to support the selection of tree species that are ecologically suited to particular sites.
Expanding Agroforestry
The Expanding Agroforestry project aims to synthesise available evidence on agroforestry to address key policy questions, and to carry out research to collect the underpinning empirical evidence necessary to extend the evidence base.
Research to support forest adaptation policy and support Scotland’s forestry sector adapt to climate change (completed).
Harrison, P.A., Beauchamp, K., Cooper, J., Dickie, I., Fitch, A., Gooday, R., Hollaway, M., Holman, I.P., Hunt, M., Jones, L., Mondain-Monval, T., Sandars, D., Siriwardena, G., Seaton, F., Smart, S.M., Thomas, A., West, B., Whittaker, F., Carnell, D., Matthews, R.W., Neupauer, S., Saraev, V., Scheffler, J., Trembath, P., Vieno, M., Williams, A.C., Dunford-Brown, R. (2023) An Adaptable Integrated Modelling Platform to Support Rapidly Evolving Agricultural and Environmental Policy, Environmental Modelling and Software (SSRN preprint) https://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4408349
Thomas, A., Cosby, B.J., Gooday, R., Lyons, H., Siriwardena, G., Kettel, E., Matthews, R., Beauchamp, K., Petr, M., Emmett, B.A. (2021) Rapid adaptive modelling for policy support towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals: Brexit and the livestock sector in Wales Environmental Science & Policy 125. 21-31 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2021.08.009
Ray, D., & Petr, M., Mullett, M., Bathgate, S., & Marchi, M., & Beauchamp, K. (2019). A simulation-based approach to assess forest policy options under biotic and abiotic climate change impacts: A case study on Scotland’s National Forest Estate. Forest Policy and Economics. 103. 17-27 https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.forpol.2017.10.010
Beauchamp, K., Mencuccini, M., Perks, M and Gardiner, B. (2012). The regulation of sapwood area, water transport and heartwood formation in Sitka spruce (PDF-665K). Plant Ecology and Diversity. https://doi.org/10.1080/17550874.2012.702359
Harmer, R., Morgan, G. and Beauchamp, K. (2010). Restocking with broadleaved species during the conversion of Tsuga heterophylla plantations to native woodland using natural regeneration. European Journal of Forest Research. 130 (2) 161-171. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10342-010-0418-8
Beauchamp, K., Morison, JL. (2022) Information Note: Forest Management Planning to Reduce Wildfire Risk in Scotland, ClimateXChange Report for Scottish Forestry
Saraev, V., Low, WH., Beauchamp, K., Perks, M. (2022) The potential for agroforestry to reduce net GHG emissions in Scotland through the Woodland Carbon Code ClimateXChange Report for Scottish Forestry
Harrison P.A., Dunford R., Beauchamp K., Cooper J.M., Cooper J., Dickie I., Fitch A., Gooday R., Hollaway M., Holman I., Jones L., Matthews R., Mondain-Monval T., Norris, D., Sandars D., Seaton F., Siriwardena G., Smart S., Thomas A., Trembath P., Vieno M., Williams A., Whittaker F., Bell, C. (2022). Environment and Rural Affairs Monitoring & Modelling Programme ERAMMP Report-60: ERAMMP Integrated Modelling Platform (IMP) Land Use Scenarios. Report to Welsh Government
Harrison P.A., Dunford R., Beauchamp K., Cooper J.M., Cooper J., Dickie I., Fitch A., Gooday R., Hollaway M., Holman I., Jones L., Matthews R., Mondain-Monval T., Norris, D., Sandars D., Seaton F., Siriwardena G., Smart S., Thomas A., Trembath P., Vieno M., Williams A., Whittaker F., Bell, C. (2022). Environment and Rural Affairs Monitoring & Modelling Programme ERAMMP Report-60a,b ERAMMP Integrated Modelling Platform (IMP) Land Use Scenarios Slide Packs and Land Use Scenarios QA Annex. Report to Welsh Government
Matthews, R.W., Henshall, P., Beauchamp, K., Gruffudd, H., Hogan, G., Mackie, E., Sayce, Marc. & Morison, JL. (2022) Quantifying the Sustainable Forestry Carbon Cycle (QFORC) Summary Report. Report for Scottish Forestry
Beauchamp, K. & Jenkins, T. (2021) Woodland Creation in Wales Report for the Wales Land Management Forum, Natural Resources Wales, and Welsh Government
Beauchamp, K. (2021) Adaptation Implementation Frameworks for Scotland’s Forestry Sector, ClimateXChange Report for Scottish Forestry
Thomas, A., Gooday, R., Lyons, H., Dickie, I., Kettel, E., Beauchamp, K., Matthews, R., Petr, M., Fitch, A., Jones, L. Siriwardena, G., Emmet, B., Accos, J. (2021) Rapid Adaptive Modelling for Policy Support towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals: regional variation in opportunity for agri-environment schemes in Wales Science of the Total Environment
Beauchamp, K., Jenkins, T.A.R., Alison, J., Bathgate, S., Bell, C., Braban, C., Broome, A., Bursnell, M., Burton, V., Dickie, I., Doick, K.J., Evans, C.D., Fitch, A., Griffiths, R., Hall, C., Healey, J.R., Jones, L., Keith, A.M., Kerr, G., Kuyer, J., Maskell, L.C., Matthews, R.W., Morison, J., Nicoll, B., Nisbet, T., O’Brien, L., Old, G.H., Pagella, T., Perks, M.P., Robinson, D.A., Saraev, V., Smart, S.M., Smith, A.R., Siriwardena, G.M., Swetnam, R., Thomas, A.R.C., Tye, A., Valatin, G., Warren-Thomas, E.M., Wong, J. & Emmett, B.A. (2020). Environment and Rural Affairs Monitoring & Modelling Programme (ERAMMP). ERAMMP Report-32: National Forest in Wales – Evidence Review. Report to Welsh Government
Beauchamp, K., Alison, J., Broome, A., Burton, V., Griffiths, R., Keith, A.M., Maskell, L.C., Siriwardena, G. & Smart, S.M. (2020). Environment and Rural Affairs Monitoring & Modelling Programme (ERAMMP). ERAMMP Report-33: National Forest in Wales – Evidence Review Annex-1: Biodiversity. Report to Welsh Government
Beauchamp, K., Bathgate, S., Burton, V., Jenkins, T.A.R., Morison, J., Nicoll, B. & Perks, M.P. (2020). Environment and Rural Affairs Monitoring & Modelling Programme (ERAMMP). ERAMMP Report-35: National Forest in Wales – Evidence Review Annex-3: Future-proofing our Woodland. Report to Welsh Government
Beauchamp, K., O’Brien, L., Hall, C., Dickie, I., Swetnam, R., Jenkins, T.A.R., Doick, K.J., Nisbet, T.R., Old. G., Evans, C.D., Nicoll, B., Jones, L., Braban, C., Robinson, D.A., Burton, V, Tye, A., Smith, A.R., Pagella, T. & Perks, M.P. (2020). Environment and Rural Affairs Monitoring & Modelling Programme (ERAMMP). ERAMMP Report-37: National Forest in Wales – Evidence Review Annex-5: Ecosystem Services. Report to Welsh Government
Saraev, V., Beauchamp, K., Bursnell, M., Fitch, A., Kuyer, J., Thomas, A., Dickie, I., Jones, L., Valatin, G. & Wong, J. (2020). Environment and Rural Affairs Monitoring & Modelling Programme (ERAMMP). ERAMMP Report-38: National Forest in Wales – Evidence Review Annex-6: Economics and Natural Capital Accounting. Report to Welsh Government
Emmett, B.A., Beauchamp, K., Jenkins, T.A.R., Alison, J., Bathgate, S., Bell, C., Braban, C., Broome, A., Bursnell, M., Burton, V., Dickie, I., Doick, K.J., Evans, C.D., Fitch, A., Griffiths, R., Hall, C., Healey, J.R., Jones, L., Keith, A.M., Kerr, G., Kuyer, J., Maskell, L.C., Matthews, R.W., Morison, J., Nicoll, B., Nisbet, T.R., O’Brien, L., Old, G.H., Pagella, T., Perks, M.P., Robinson, D.A., Saraev, V., Smart, S.M., Smith, A.R., Siriwardena, G.M., Swetnam, R., Thomas, A.R.C., Tye, A., Valatin, G., Warren Thomas, E.M. & Wong, J. (2020). Environment and Rural Affairs Monitoring & Modelling Programme (ERAMMP). ERAMMP Report-39: National Forest in Wales – Evidence Review Annex-7: Integrated Assessment. Report to Welsh Government
Beauchamp, K. (2018) The Role of Contingency Planning in Climate Change Adaptation for the Forestry Sector in Scotland ClimateXChange Report for Scottish Forestry
Locatelli, T., Davies, S. Nicoll, B. Beauchamp, K. (2018) Lessons on risk management from the finance sector for climate change adaptation in Scotland’s forestry sector ClimateXChange Report for Scottish Forestry
Nicoll, B., Beauchamp, K., Cottrell, J., Kerr, G., Lee, S., Mason, B., McKay, H., Victoria Stokes, V., Forest Research (2018) Adaption strategies to build resilience to pests, diseases and climatic risks in Scotland’s forest resource. Evidence paper and workshop to Forestry Commission Scotland
Beauchamp, K. (2017) Climate Change Impacts on Scotland’s Forestry Supply Chain. ClimateXChange Report for Scottish Forestry
Ray, D. Bathgate, B., Beauchamp, K. (2016) Ecosystem Goods and Service Simulation and Analysis of the National Forest Estate and Forest Districts. Report for C&FS and Forestry Commission Scotland.
Harmer, R., Beauchamp, K. and Morgan, G. (2011). Natural regeneration in western hemlock plantations on ancient woodland sites (PDF-529K). Forestry Commission Research Note 11.
Beauchamp, K., Bathgate, S., Ray, D., Nicoll, B. (2016) Forest ecosystem service delivery under future climate scenarios and adaptation management options: a case study in central Scotland Scottish Forestry. Volume 70, No. 3, Autumn/Winter 2016
Beauchamp, K. (2016) How diverse is your forest? Chartered Forester Autumn/Winter 2016
Climate Change Resilience for Productive Forestry, Institute of Chartered Foresters Study Tour (2022)
Forest Management for Wildfire in Wales, Royal Welsh Agricultural Show CONFOR Tent (2022)
Beauchamp, K. (2014) Adapting Scotland’s Forests to a Changing Climate. AFORCE International Workshop on forest adaptation to climate change, Paris.
Beauchamp, K. (2014) Policies & management approaches to promote and implement tree species-rich forests in Great Britain. FunDivEurope workshop: Adaptability and stability of European forest ecosystems in relation to tree species diversity: a review of the scientific evidence and forest management options, Freiberg.
Beauchamp, K. (2013) Climate Change Adaptation at Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Scotland’s Adaptation Conference, Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
A series of three videos and three tutorials describing the principles of species selection using the Ecological Site Classification method and using the ESC decision support tool (2014)
Promotional Video for the SilviFuture database of novel species (2014)
A series of five videos to support adapting Scotland’s forests for resilience to climate change: Forestry and climate change overview, Extreme Weather, Biodiversity, Pests and Diseases, Forestry in a changing and uncertain climate (2013)
Adaptation indicators for ClimateXChange and the Adaptation Sub Committee
NF1 Proportion of major timber species on Scotland’s National Forest Estate planted in areas likely to be climatically suitable in 2050 (Sitka spruce and Scots pine)
NF4 Diversity of tree species ordered for planting in Scotland
NF5 Planted forest tree species diversity index
NF6 Number of uses & users of the Ecological Site Classification (ESC) decision support tool
NF16 Proportion of coniferous woodland on the National Forest Estate with a high/medium-high risk of wind throw
NF21 Number of uses and users of the ForestGALES decision support tool
