Forest Research
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Research agency for the Forestry Commission. Scientific services to support sustainable forestry.
In June, Forest Research hosted the Conifer Breeding Cooperative Workshop on Breeding Objectives in Sitka Spruce at our Northern Research Station in Roslin. 🌲 🗺️ The insights gathered will help inform the selection of 200 trees to form the next breeding generation.
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
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
Talking Forestry 26 - Forest Research
At APF 26, we’re launching Talking Forestry, a new free event series of short talks and panel discussions in the Confor tent.
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Forest Research David Bocquet, Production Forecast Manager, has recently completed a mentoring project with MSc students on UCL's Nature-Smart Challenge: Data Science module, supporting them as they tackled real-world biodiversity & environmental challenges. Find out more: https://ow.ly/nEYO50Zt8I7
🔍 Looking closely at a hawthorn leaf could help support important tree health research. Learn how to take part and where to send your observations: 🔗 https://ow.ly/w0bS50ZrhmV #CitizenScience #Hawthorn #TreeHealth #PlantHealth
Volunteers sought to help safeguard the future of UK hedgerows - Forest Research
a new national research initiative is calling on volunteers to help strengthen our understanding of hawthorn resilience in a changing world.
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🌳 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
Understanding short rotation forestry in support of a low-emissions future - Forest Research
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🎪 If you're visiting the #RoyalWelshShow this week, come and say hello to the #ForestResearch team. We'll be sharing our latest research and talking all things trees, woodlands and forestry. Whether you're a landowner, forestry professional or simply curious about our work, we'd love to chat.
🌲 Earlier this month we hosted the Conifer Breeding Cooperative Workshop on breeding objectives for Sitka spruce. Researchers and industry explored how to breed productive, resilient forests for the future. The insights will help shape the next generation of Sitka spruce. 🌱
🌍 This June, Forest Research's Social and Economic Research Group (SERG) was proud to take part in the final Advancing Capacity for Climate and Environmental Social Science (ACCESS) Annual Assembly. 🔗 Learn more about ACCESS: https://accessnetwork.uk/
Increasing the Visibility & Impact of Environmental Social Science
Advancing Capacity for Climate and Environment Social Science
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🌿 Looking for a career where your work can help shape the future of our forests, trees and urban green spaces? 👉 Explore all current vacancies and apply today: https://ow.ly/3AGN50ZhtyJ #Hiring #Careers #ScienceJobs
Current Opportunities - Forest Research
Browse the latest vacancies and current job opportunities at Forest Research, and apply online.
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🌳🖥️ Forest Research have today released provisional statistics for the year to March 2026 on UK woodland area; certified woodland area, areas of new planting and publicly funded restocking, and projects registered under the Woodland Carbon Code. Read the full publication: https://ow.ly/Rr5X50ZgLer
Provisional Woodland Statistics - Forest Research
The latest woodland statistics for the United Kingdom, published by Forest Research, including woodland area, certified woodland area, new tree planting.
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🆕 Woodlands for Wales Indicators 2026 The updated evidence base on Welsh woodlands, the goods and services they deliver and how they are changing over time is now available to view online. Full indicators 🔗 https://www.gov.wales/woodlands-wales-indicators
Dangosyddion Coetiroedd i Gymru | LLYW.CYMRU
Gwybodaeth ar ardaloedd o goetir, plannu newydd, allbwn economaidd ac ymweliadau i goetir.
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🆕 Dangosyddion Coetiroedd i Gymru 2026 Mae’r sylfaen ddiweddaraf o dystiolaeth am goetiroedd Cymru, y nwyddau a’r gwasanaethau maent yn gyflwyno a sut maent yn newid dros amser yn awr ar gael i’w weld ar-lein. Dangosyddion llawn 🔗 https://www.llyw.cymru/dangosyddion-coetiroedd-i-gymru
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Gwybodaeth ar ardaloedd o goetir, plannu newydd, allbwn economaidd ac ymweliadau i goetir.
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🌿 New insights into Britain’s temperate rainforests. Join our upcoming webinar to explore: • New maps of current & future rainforest zones • Field evidence on woodland structure & microclimate • Modelling of how rainforest species may spread into new woodland 🔗 https://ow.ly/5fth50ZeAW1
We’re recruiting for two roles at Alice Holt in Hampshire ⬇️ 🌳 Silviculturist (Fixed Term) Closing date: 28 June 2026 🦺 Facilities Engineer (Permanent, Full Time) Closing date: 21 June 2026 🔗 Apply now: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/about-us/car... #ForestResearch #ScienceCareers
Current Opportunities - Forest Research
Browse the latest vacancies and current job opportunities at Forest Research, and apply online.
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⏰📢 Two days left to apply for the Head of Finance opportunity at Forest Research. 👉 Apply online: ow.ly/7Brg50YIKgs #Careers #ForestResearch #Finance
Scientists are inviting woodland managers to attend hands-on training workshops for a new app that allows users to monitor the health of oak trees: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/woodlan... Partnership with @aberuni.bsky.social and @sylva.org.uk
Woodland managers are invited to take part in a new project to protect the nation’s oaks - Forest Research
Join a webinar and in-person workshop to learn about monitoring and protecting oak trees.
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This upcoming webinar on 21 April will share the latest insights and tools being developed to support more climate-smart decisions. Reserve your place here: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/webinar...
Webinar: Understanding drought risk for UK woodland creation and forestry - Forest Research
Hear about new research on how rising drought risk is reshaping UK forestry and the tools being developed to support climate‑smart woodland creation.
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🤝 How you can help to protect sweet chestnut trees ⬇️ 1. 🧠 Learn the signs of pests and disease 2. 🌳👀Check sweet chestnut trees when you’re out and about 3. 📲Report findings via #TreeAlert News article: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/check-a... Video guide: youtu.be/G32J3K2JShk
How you can help to protect sweet chestnut trees
YouTube video by Forest Research
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The latest in a series of reports providing estimated forecasts of timber availability in Great Britain, has today been published. Read the 50-year forecast of softwood timber availability (2026): www.forestresearch.gov.uk/tools-and-re...
How our woodlands might change over time; NFI forecast reports - Forest Research
How our woodlands might change over time
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The British Woodland Survey report has been published, presenting results from a national survey exploring attitudes, experiences & actions among private land managers in relation to environmental change. Full report available from @sylva.org.uk at www.sylva.org.uk/bws
British Woodlands Survey
Gathering evidence about woodlands across Britain and those who care about them
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Sylva Foundation@sylva.org.uk · 5mo agoReport of the 2025 British Woodlands Survey published today exploring awareness, action and aspirations among Britain's forestry community relating to #environmentalchange @gabrielhemery.com @greenwoodtree14.bsky.social @forestresearchuk.bsky.social Read more and download: sylva.org.uk/bws
➡️💻 Join our upcoming webinar to hear the latest research on drought impacts in UK forestry, including new drought risk indices and decision-support tools designed to help assess tree species suitability under future climates. 🔗 Registration: ow.ly/eYpz50Yv90M #ForestResearch #Drought #Webinar
Webinar: Understanding drought risk for UK woodland creation and forestry - Forest Research
Hear about new research on how rising drought risk is reshaping UK forestry and the tools being developed to support climate‑smart woodland creation.
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The Forestry Commission Expert Committee on Forest Science has appointed two new members, Tom Coates (from 1 May 26) & Dr Anna Gardner (from 1 April 26). They will contribute to the work of the ECFS in reviewing & providing feedback on applied research. www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/new-mem...
New members welcomed to Expert Committee on Forest Science - Forest Research
Two new appointments to the committee strengthen independent scientific advice for UK forestry.
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Join a webinar discussion on The State of the UK’s Oaks, a new Action Oak report on the future of native oaks. 📅 Tue 17 Mar 2026, 2 - 3pm 🎟️ Register: ow.ly/8EaT50Yr9Kk Join experts on plant health, climate science, woodland management and policy. #ForestResearch | #OakTrees
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Action Oak: The State of the UK's Oaks Webinar . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join us for a webinar panel discussion as we reveal the key findings from the State of the UK's Oaks report.
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🌸 Yesterday was International Women’s Day. To mark the day and celebrate the contributions of women in forestry and science, we’re highlighting the work of Verity Harvey-Brosnan, Senior Forestry Ecological Advisor at Forest Research. youtu.be/fnq5XMnd-L8?... #InternationalWomensDay
A Career in Forest Ecology | International Women’s Day
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Following an extensive research programme, the UK Plant Health Risk Group has concluded that P. pluvialis does not meet the criteria for designation as a Quarantine Pest. 🔗 Read the full blog to learn more: forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/04/h...
How research led to policy change: Phytophthora pluvialis restrictions lifted
Joan Webber is the Forest Research Principal Pathologist and works on invasive pathogens, including Phytophthora pluvialis. Collaborating with Forest Research and Forestry Commission colleagues, her r...
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💻 Scientists are inviting woodland managers to attend a webinar on 17 March to learn how to use a new app that allows users to monitor the health of oak trees and access advice to inform management decisions. 🔗 Book your space here: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/webinar...
Webinar: Observing and understanding oak health across the UK - Forest Research
An online webinar launching a new, practical oak-health monitoring system for woodland managers and volunteers across the UK.
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📖 A study published by Cell Press, observing oaks growing in a natural woodland found that the trees’ microbiomes were resilient to drought, nutrient scarcity, exposure to pathogenic beetles & bacteria. More info below ⬇️ Led in part by Sandra Denman, Principal Pathologist at Forest Research.
Cell Press@cellpress.bsky.social · 6mo agoRoot microbes could help oak trees adapt to drought. spkl.io/63324AtD3i @jamesemcdonald.bsky.social & colleagues @forestresearchuk.bsky.social @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social
📅 To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the International Union of Forest Research Organisations (IUFRO) is hosting their 3rd Annual Women in Science webinar series. 🌲✨ 🔗 Register online: www.iufro.org/events/3rd-a... #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience #WomeninSTEM
3rd Annual Women in Science IUFRO Webinar Series
In 2026, IUFRO will be celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with the 3rd annual Women
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❗ Survey reminder 👉 Forestry and timber businesses across the UK are being asked to take part in an annual survey programme. 📧 To take part, contact statistics@forestresearch.gov.uk Deadline 27 Feb. 🔗 More information: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/call-fo...
Call for forestry and timber businesses to take part in sector wide surveys - Forest Research
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