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Centre for Forest Protection

@forest-protection.bsky.social

Focused on the future of forest and tree health, funded by Defra (UK) 🌳 🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/forestprotection/ 🌍CFP Website: https://www.forestprotection.uk/

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Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 3d ago

@forestresearchuk.bsky.social, the Forestry Commission and Forestry England have worked with Confor and sponsors, Tilhill Forestry, to develop a new event series for the APF Show 2026, 24-26 September: 'Talking Forestry'. Find out more below 👇

Forest Research@forestresearchuk.bsky.social · last wk.

Talking Forestry is a brand-new, free programme of short talks and panel discussions at APF 26. The events explore the biggest issues facing the forestry sector. Browse the full programme and book your place: ow.ly/FOwi50ZujFG 📅 24–26 September 2026 📍 Ragley Estate, Warwickshire

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 6d ago

@forestresearchuk.bsky.social has announced 'SciFor 26', a major conference focused on the evidence, findings and innovations resulting from its core research programme that has run from 2021 to this year. 🌳 Find out more and register: www.scifor26.co.uk 👈 #SciFor26 #TreeHealth #ForestScience

SciFor26: Science and Innovation in Forestry

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Forest Research@forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 7d ago

Registration is now open for SciFor 26, Forest Research's flagship forest science conference. Early bird discount available now: www.scifor26.co.uk Join us 11–12 November at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. #SciFor26 #ForestResearch #ForestScience

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 7d ago

If you are interested in hearing more about the work going on across the wider plant health community, AND would like to visit the UK's oldest botanic garden, then why not sign up to the FREE Plant Health Visit to Oxford Botanic Garden, hosted by the @rsb.org.uk in October? 🌸 More details below 👇

Royal Society of Biology@rsb.org.uk · 4w ago

Places are filling up fast for our Biology Week: #PlantHealth Visit to Oxford Botanic Garden! Join us for a visit to the UK's oldest botanic garden and home to over 5,000 plant species, and hear from a series of expert speakers. 📆15 Oct, 10:30-16:00 Book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

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Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · last wk.

In this upcoming free webinar from @forestresearchuk.bsky.social and Scion Group NZ, you will hear about the latest research into short rotation forestry* and gain a better understanding of how the practice can support a low-emissions future 🌳 Register below 👇 #ShortRotationForestry

Forest Research@forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 2w ago

🌳 Join our upcoming webinar to find out about the latest research into short rotation forestry and gain a better understanding of how the practice can support a low-emissions future. 📅 Wednesday 12 August 🕙 10:00–11:15 BST 💻 Online ❓Live Q&A included Register now: https://ow.ly/6FU950ZrgHZ

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · last wk.

Did you know? 🤔 We work in partnership with @bangoruniversity.bsky.social, the No.1 UK university for Agriculture & Forestry*, to deliver a postgraduate module in Forest Protection 🤝🎓 Find out more: www.forestprotection.uk/ens-4311-for... #ForestProtection #TreeHealth #CareersInForestry

Collage of three outdoor conservation activities in a wooded hillside setting. Two images on the left show people in winter clothing cutting and clearing fallen trees and branches among dense undergrowth. The larger image on the right shows a group gathered on a gravel forestry track beside a wooden fence, surrounded by evergreen trees and overlooking a valley under a cloudy sky. The group appears to be taking part in an educational field trip.

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 2w ago

⏰ STILL TIME TO APPLY! ⏰ We have extended the application deadline for our two internships with the 'Integrating genomics and dendrochronology to predict tree growth for resilient future forests' project until 26 Jul! Find out more: tinyurl.com/CFPInternships 👈 Apply: tinyurl.com/kew-intern 👈

Close-up view of a large Scots pine tree trunk lying on the ground, showing a freshly cut cross-section with visible growth rings. The bark around the edge is rough and reddish-brown, while the inner wood is smooth and light-coloured. In the background, leafless trees and a grassy area are visible under a clear sky.

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 2w ago

We are excited to share another update from our #Scotspine breeding team! Research Assistant and former intern Jessica, highlights the team's seed extraction and sowing work, as part of the preparation for reopening the Scots pine breeding programme! 🌱 Read more: tinyurl.com/CFP-Scots-Pine 👈

Close-up view of young Scots pine tree seedlings growing in black plastic nursery trays inside a greenhouse. Rows of small green seedlings emerge from dark soil-filled cells, with additional trays and vegetation visible in the softly blurred background. The image is taken at tray level, emphasising the orderly grid pattern and early stages of plant growth.

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 3w ago

📢 LAST CHANCE TO APPLY 📢 The application deadlines for our next cohort of #internships are rapidly approaching! ⏰ Deadline for our @forestresearchuk.bsky.social internships = 19 Jul ‼️ Deadline for our @rbgkew.bsky.social internships = 22 Jul ‼️ Find out more: tinyurl.com/CFPInternships 👈

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Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 3w ago

📢 Have you heard about all of the fantastic #treehealth and #forestprotection internships we have on offer for 2026/27? 🤔 See our posts below for all of the internships avialable this year! 👇 bsky.app/profile/fore... @forestresearchuk.bsky.social

Centre for Forest Protection@forest-protection.bsky.social · 4w ago

📢 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 📢 We are delighted to announce the first three exciting new @forest-protection.bsky.social internships for 2026/27! 🌳 Find out more below and apply: www.forestprotection.uk/cfp-internsh... #TreeHealth #ForestProtection #Internship #STEM #STEMInternship #ForestScience

Composite image showing internship and educational activities in research settings. In the top-left panel, several people stand around a workstation in a collections room, examining specimens and materials displayed on a table surrounded by storage cabinets and scientific illustrations. In the large right-hand panel, a group wearing disposable laboratory gowns listens to a presentation in a laboratory with benches, sinks, bottles, paper towels, and scientific equipment visible in the foreground. In the bottom-left panel, a group tour takes place in an exhibition space, with participants gathered around a speaker in front of display cases. The collage highlights hands-on learning experiences in collections, laboratory, and public engagement environments.

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 3w ago

Centre for Forest Protection@forest-protection.bsky.social · 4w ago

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 4w ago

📢 MORE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 📢 We are delighted to announce our final three exciting new @forest-protection.bsky.social internships for 2026/27! 🌳 Find out more and apply: www.forestprotection.uk/cfp-internsh... #TreeHealth #ForestProtection #Internship #STEM #STEMInternship #ForestScience

Composite image showing groups of people during group activities and visits. Left: three people standing outdoors beside a green vehicle, wearing outdoor coats and trousers on a gravel surface. Top right: a larger group standing outside a building with brick walls and colourful artwork, arranged on steps and pavement after rainfall. Bottom right: a group seated around a wooden table indoors, with papers and menus on the table and rows of plants and shelves visible behind them.

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 4w ago

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · last mo.

📢 Internship opportunities 📢 This week we will begin advertising our latest #internship opportunities! Keep an eye on our website, social media channels, and subscribe to our newsletter to find out when they go live: linktr.ee/centreforfor... 👀 @forestresearchuk.bsky.social @rbgkew.bsky.social

Six people stand together on a paved path outdoors on a sunny day. Behind them is the Millennium Seed Bank facility which has multiple curved-roofs fitted with solar panels, with leafless trees in the background. The group is dressed in jackets and casual clothing, and grass borders both sides of the path. The photo is taken in the grounds of Wakehurst Botanical Gardens.

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · last mo.

Next week, Suzy from the @forest-protection.bsky.social team will be heading up to York for the #PlantHealth2026 conference! 🌱 This will also be the first outing for our snazzy new postcards, designed for interested parties to take away and learn more about us! You can find a sneak peak below 👀

A hand holds a Centre for Forest Protection information leaflet outdoors against a blurred background of trees. The leaflet headline reads “Focused on the future of forest and tree health” and describes the Centre for Forest Protection, a Defra-funded collaboration led by Forest Research and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The leaflet features a large photo of a group gathered beneath mature trees and three smaller circular images representing science and research, education and training, and knowledge exchange. Logos for Defra, Forest Research and Kew appear along the bottom.

A hand holds a Centre for Forest Protection information leaflet outdoors against a blurred background of trees. The leaflet is divided into three sections: “Science & Research,” “Education & Training,” and “Knowledge Exchange.” Each section includes a photo at the top—laboratory research using a microscope, a group standing outdoors near research buildings, and a networking event in an indoor atrium. The text describes forest health research projects, training opportunities including internships and online modules, and collaboration with stakeholders. A QR code and website link appear in the bottom-right corner.

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · last mo.

Save the date! ⏰ Pre-registration is now open for 'Scots pine Science: A Future Rooted in Research', organised by @ukceh.bsky.social, @forestresearchuk.bsky.social & @hutton.ac.uk! 📅 23 - 24 March 2027 📍 Aviemore Pre-register here: shorturl.at/Odo5b ✅ #ScotsPine #TreeHealth #ForestResilience

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · last mo.

The grey squirrel is an invasive non-native species (INNS) that has spread widely across the UK since its introduction in the late 19th century. Find out how our research is helping to develop effective, humane and targeted management of grey squirrels: www.forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2... 🔗

Forestry Commission [Unofficial]@forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy · last mo.

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · last mo.

This #InvasiveSpeciesWeek we're highlighting the @forest-protection.bsky.social projects that are researching the impacts of #InvasiveNonNativeSpecies (INNS) 🚫🐿️🪲🦠 Find out more in our latest blog: www.forestprotection.uk/2026/06/24/i... 🔗 @forestresearchuk.bsky.social @rbgkew.bsky.social

A grey squirrel clinging to the trunk of a large tree in a forest setting. The squirrel has a bushy tail and is positioned vertically on the bark, looking toward the camera. The ground is covered with dry, fallen leaves, and another slender tree trunk is visible nearby. The background shows a mix of brown and green tones, indicating an autumn woodland environment. The image also has a with a banner along the lowest quarter of the image reading “Invasive Species Week (in teal) 22 - 28 June 2026 (in grey)"

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · last mo.

It's #InvasiveSpeciesWeek 💡 We, along with many others across the plant and tree health sector, will be sharing information about the research going on to manage #InvasiveNonNativeSpecies ( #INNS )* as well as hints and tips for how you can help protect our trees and woodlands from INNS! ⛔🪲🦠

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🌳 Building skills to protect our forests 🌳 We are working with Silvestor to expand access to high quality training for the UK forestry and tree health sector 🤝 Silvestor is a learning hub, connecting forestry professionals with relevant training courses and upcoming events. silvestor.org.uk

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The new 'State of the World’s Plants and Fungi' report by @rbgkew.bsky.social assesses of our current knowledge of the diversity of plants and fungi on Earth, the global threats that they face, and the policies to safeguard them 🌱🍄 Find out more 👉 www.kew.org/science/stat... #PlantHealth

State of the World's Plants & Fungi

We publish reports that give our assessment of the current knowledge on the world's plants and fungi.

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Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Last week, we concluded our #InternDiarySeries! Thank you to everybody who followed along over the past couple of months as we have shone the spotlight on each of our latest cohort of interns 🌱 Check out all of the diaries here: www.forestprotection.uk/2026/04/01/f... 📔

A group of nine people standing in a row outdoors on an overcast day. They are dressed in winter jackets, coats, hats, and boots, standing on a wooden platform with large tree stumps in the foreground. Leafless trees fill the background, indicating a cold season.

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We have collated news, resources and announcements from across the plant and tree health sector that were shared during National Plant Health Week last month💡💚 See updates from @forest-protection.bsky.social, #Defra, @forestresearchuk.bsky.social and more: www.forestprotection.uk/2026/06/08/h... 🔗

Young green seedlings growing in trays inside a greenhouse, viewed at soil level, with a banner overhead reading "Plant Health Action - National Plant Health Week 11 to 17 May 2026" in green text with leaf icons.

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 2mo ago

#InternDiarySeries – Week 8/8 📖🌲🔬 Today we are highlighting Jessica, who worked with our 'Infusing resilience into the Scots pine genetic resource' project team! Read more about Jessica’s experience working on restarting the Scots pine breeding programme: www.forestprotection.uk/2026/06/03/i... 🔗

A person wearing a purple jacket and a dark knit hat stands among dense pine tree branches, reaching forward to touch or inspect the green needles. The setting appears to be an outdoor, natural area with grassy ground and additional trees in the background, including some taller and more sparsely branched trees. The sky looks overcast, casting soft, diffused light across the scene.

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Our 'Forest Sector Modelling - Risks and resilience' project brought together voices from across the UK forestry sector to help identify the key challenges and opportunities in developing a UK Forest Sector Model. Read more about the workshop and project here: www.forestprotection.uk/2026/06/01/f...

Collaborative workshop sets direction for future UK Forest Sector Modelling - Centre for Forest Protection

On 3 March 2026, our Forest Sector Modelling project held a stakeholder workshop attended by representatives from across the UK forestry sector, with the aim of identifying the most pressing challenge...

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Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · last yr.

🌳 Interested in staying up to date with all things Centre for Forest Protection? 🤔 💡 Why not subscribe to our e-newsletter? You will receive updates about our projects, latest news, events, and more! 🔗 Sign up here: tinyurl.com/subscribe-CF...

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Intern Diary Series – Week 7/8📖🌳🔬 Today we’re highlighting Flynn who worked with our 'Detecting and understanding oak shake’ team! Find out about Flynn’s experience working to develop non-destructive testing methodology to detect oak shake in standing trees: www.forestprotection.uk/2026/05/27/i...

A person wearing a white lab coat stands at a laboratory workbench, looking down at a digital precision scale enclosed in a transparent case. Small objects and tools lie
on the counter nearby, with scientific equipment, including an incubator and cables, visible in the background of the lab.

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Intern Diary Series – Week 6/8 📖🌳🔬 Today we are highlighting Vedika, who worked with our Applying dendrochronology for genomic resilience team! Find out more about Vedika’s experience of working to combine dendrochronology and genomics: www.forestprotection.uk/2026/05/20/i...

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Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 3mo ago

It's #NationalPlantHealthWeek- today we are celebrating plant and tree health science and scientists, and the education and training programme we have in place to support them! 🔬🧑‍🔬 Read more: www.forestprotection.uk/2026/05/14/s... #PlantHealthWeek @forestresearchuk.bsky.social @rbgkew.bsky.social

Composite image of five individual images with a white border around each. The top left image shows a group of people wearing warm outdoor jackets standing and talking on a gravel forest path beside a wooden fence, with hills and bare trees in the background and a winding road running above the slope. The top right image shows a group of people wearing lab coats standing around a laboratory bench, listening to a person speaking. The lab contains sinks, equipment, storage shelves with boxes and supplies, and a large world map on the wall behind them. The bottom left image shows six people standing outdoors on a paved path, with modern curved-roof buildings and trees behind them, posing together on a sunny day. The bottom central image shows a laptop screen showing a Centre for Forest Protection online course page about tree health, forest resilience, and genetics, with logos for Forest Research and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and a “Coming soon” badge. Finally, the bottom right image shows three people working together in a wooded area, examining a fallen tree branch and taking samples among dense undergrowth.

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 3mo ago

As part of #NationalPlantHealthWeek we are celebrating tree health heroes! 🦸 Our latest blog outlines why farmers are key to ensuring the protection of trees in fields, hedgerows, woodland and other pockets across England’s farmland! 🧑‍🌾🌳 www.forestprotection.uk/2026/05/13/f... #PlantHealthWeek

A group of people wearing coats and hats stand on a grassy hillside, facing a landscape of scattered young and mature trees. Beyond the field, a wide lake stretches across the middle ground, with low, misty hills in the background under an overcast sky.

Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Yesterday, Defra announced a new £3 million National Centre for Environmental Horticulture and Plant Health that will research and help mitigate existing and emerging threats to our green spaces 🪴🌸🦠🪲 Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/n... 🔗 #PlantHealthWeek #NPHW2026 #NationalPlantHealthWeek