Robert’s work at Forest Research spans a range of topics, with previous work covering timber and nature markets, approaches to managing risk in woodlands, and emerging species. He is currently part of the Woodland Water Code team and supports the development of an economic model of the UK forest sector.

Previous projects have included applying financial risk management approaches to wooded landscapes as part of the Connected Treescapes project; producing hardwood price-size curves and helping to develop a cashflow model for woodland creation through the Economics of Woodland Creation project; and reviewing evidence on prices and elasticities for emerging species and different product categories.