Chris Quine
@chrisquine.bsky.social
Forester, foodie, FICFor, FRSE. Currently Chief Scientist at Forest Research. Views my own.
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Really good example of the potential for “NTFP” (non timber forest products) - historically the fluffy seeds from Kapok (Ceiba Pentandra) have been used for a wide range of uses, including life jackets.
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September 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Really good example of the potential for “NTFP” (non timber forest products) - historically the fluffy seeds from Kapok (Ceiba Pentandra) have been used for a wide range of uses, including life jackets.
rnli.org/about-us/our...
rnli.org/about-us/our...
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The Scottish Forestry Trust is proud to have once again supported the Association of Applied Biologists' Travel Grants for early-career professionals attending the Creating Canopies II Conference. #AABCreatingCanopies web.cvent.com/event/7e93d2...
Summary. - Creating Canopies II: Resilience, Adaptation and Regenerative Approaches
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September 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The Scottish Forestry Trust is proud to have once again supported the Association of Applied Biologists' Travel Grants for early-career professionals attending the Creating Canopies II Conference. #AABCreatingCanopies web.cvent.com/event/7e93d2...
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The Trust's Executive Director, Dr Stuart Glen is attending both days of the conference. Please say hello, especially if you're interested in learning more about the funding we have available for forestry research, education, and training. #AABCreatingCanopies web.cvent.com/event/7e93d2...
Summary. - Creating Canopies II: Resilience, Adaptation and Regenerative Approaches
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September 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The Trust's Executive Director, Dr Stuart Glen is attending both days of the conference. Please say hello, especially if you're interested in learning more about the funding we have available for forestry research, education, and training. #AABCreatingCanopies web.cvent.com/event/7e93d2...
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Planning to travel outside the UK? ✈️
Don’t risk bringing back restricted animal and plant products, such as pork or seeds, as they could host harmful pathogens.
EPIC and @planthealthscot.bsky.social produced an animation showing the risks: youtu.be/92y4gdX5-Ms
Don’t risk bringing back restricted animal and plant products, such as pork or seeds, as they could host harmful pathogens.
EPIC and @planthealthscot.bsky.social produced an animation showing the risks: youtu.be/92y4gdX5-Ms
Don't Risk It: Don't Bring Animal and Plant Products into Great Britain
YouTube video by EPIC Scotland
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September 2, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Planning to travel outside the UK? ✈️
Don’t risk bringing back restricted animal and plant products, such as pork or seeds, as they could host harmful pathogens.
EPIC and @planthealthscot.bsky.social produced an animation showing the risks: youtu.be/92y4gdX5-Ms
Don’t risk bringing back restricted animal and plant products, such as pork or seeds, as they could host harmful pathogens.
EPIC and @planthealthscot.bsky.social produced an animation showing the risks: youtu.be/92y4gdX5-Ms
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Last week we teamed up with The Royal Scottish Forestry Society for an event at our Northern Research Station, focusing on protecting Scotland’s trees.
Events like this help strengthen knowledge and skills to safeguard the health of our forests.
#ForestHealth #TreeAlert #ForestResearch
Events like this help strengthen knowledge and skills to safeguard the health of our forests.
#ForestHealth #TreeAlert #ForestResearch
August 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Last week we teamed up with The Royal Scottish Forestry Society for an event at our Northern Research Station, focusing on protecting Scotland’s trees.
Events like this help strengthen knowledge and skills to safeguard the health of our forests.
#ForestHealth #TreeAlert #ForestResearch
Events like this help strengthen knowledge and skills to safeguard the health of our forests.
#ForestHealth #TreeAlert #ForestResearch
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I am excited to share that I am a Guest Editor for this Special Issue of Forestry @forestryoup.bsky.social for #Silvilaser2025!
Be sure to get your submissions in and feel free to DM me if you have any questions. 👋 Please share to let your colleagues know about this great publishing opportunity!
Be sure to get your submissions in and feel free to DM me if you have any questions. 👋 Please share to let your colleagues know about this great publishing opportunity!
Reminder:
We have a call for papers for a new Special Issue with
@silvilaser2025.bsky.social
SilviLaser 2025: Laser scanning applications in forest management
⏰ Submission deadline: 30th November 2025
More information here👇
academic.oup.com/forestry/pag...
We have a call for papers for a new Special Issue with
@silvilaser2025.bsky.social
SilviLaser 2025: Laser scanning applications in forest management
⏰ Submission deadline: 30th November 2025
More information here👇
academic.oup.com/forestry/pag...
Call for Papers
SilviLaser 2025: Laser scanning applications in forest management
Guest editors: Dr. Alexis Achim, Université Laval, Canada; Dr. Nicholas Coops, University of
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August 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I am excited to share that I am a Guest Editor for this Special Issue of Forestry @forestryoup.bsky.social for #Silvilaser2025!
Be sure to get your submissions in and feel free to DM me if you have any questions. 👋 Please share to let your colleagues know about this great publishing opportunity!
Be sure to get your submissions in and feel free to DM me if you have any questions. 👋 Please share to let your colleagues know about this great publishing opportunity!
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🎪🌳 Join us on Wed 27 Aug at 7pm #EastgateTheatre in Peebles for a screening of #AshRise
+ Q&A with Dr Helen McKay, FR Fellow & Chief Forester for Scotland.
🎫 ow.ly/2SL750WHqXn
✨ #ScottishFurnitureMakersAssociation in partnership with #scottishforestry & #AssociationOfScottishHardwoodSawmillers.
+ Q&A with Dr Helen McKay, FR Fellow & Chief Forester for Scotland.
🎫 ow.ly/2SL750WHqXn
✨ #ScottishFurnitureMakersAssociation in partnership with #scottishforestry & #AssociationOfScottishHardwoodSawmillers.
Ash_Rise_Documentary_Trailer
Trailer for the full Ash Rise documentary film to be premiered at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh on 12 September 2024.
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August 18, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🎪🌳 Join us on Wed 27 Aug at 7pm #EastgateTheatre in Peebles for a screening of #AshRise
+ Q&A with Dr Helen McKay, FR Fellow & Chief Forester for Scotland.
🎫 ow.ly/2SL750WHqXn
✨ #ScottishFurnitureMakersAssociation in partnership with #scottishforestry & #AssociationOfScottishHardwoodSawmillers.
+ Q&A with Dr Helen McKay, FR Fellow & Chief Forester for Scotland.
🎫 ow.ly/2SL750WHqXn
✨ #ScottishFurnitureMakersAssociation in partnership with #scottishforestry & #AssociationOfScottishHardwoodSawmillers.
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If you'd like more info about resources, drop me an email at Deirdre.Heddon@glasgow.ac.uk
Three Words for Forest - a filmed play exploring UK forests & climate crisis - gets new AHRC funding to expand access & spark dialogue. 🌲
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@deeheddon.bsky.social
University of Glasgow filmed theatre play will help explore climate crisis impact on UK forests
A filmed theatre production has secured additional funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to expand its reach and spark discussions about the complex challenges facing UK forests...
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August 12, 2025 at 10:54 AM
If you'd like more info about resources, drop me an email at Deirdre.Heddon@glasgow.ac.uk
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"The Trust’s mission closely aligns with two subjects I am very passionate about: environmental research and teaching/training of the next generation of scientists." In our July #MeetTheTrustees interview, Professor Ioly Kotta-Loizou explains why she became a Trustee of The Scottish Forestry Trust.
July 2025. Professor Ioly Kotta-Loizou. | Our Trustees | Home | Scottish Forestry Trust
A #MeetTheTrustee interview with Professor Ioly Kotta-Loizou.
www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk
July 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
"The Trust’s mission closely aligns with two subjects I am very passionate about: environmental research and teaching/training of the next generation of scientists." In our July #MeetTheTrustees interview, Professor Ioly Kotta-Loizou explains why she became a Trustee of The Scottish Forestry Trust.
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Culture shift begins with real-world conversations. In this blog post, Katherine Giles, Evolving Forests' Sustainable Timber Specialist, reflects on The Future Of Timber project funded by The Scottish Forestry Trust. www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/news/2025/ju...
Telling the story of timber and trees | Scottish Forestry Trust | Scottish Forestry Trust
www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk
July 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Culture shift begins with real-world conversations. In this blog post, Katherine Giles, Evolving Forests' Sustainable Timber Specialist, reflects on The Future Of Timber project funded by The Scottish Forestry Trust. www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/news/2025/ju...
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We have a new #blog:
@andrewhacket-pain.bsky.social wrote a blog on the handover of Lady Park Wood (Wales/ England) from George Peterken to a new academic team at @bangoruniversity.bsky.social & @liverpooluni.bsky.social.
Read it here: bit.ly/4eoChUS
#Woodland #LongTermExperiment #LTE 🌎
@andrewhacket-pain.bsky.social wrote a blog on the handover of Lady Park Wood (Wales/ England) from George Peterken to a new academic team at @bangoruniversity.bsky.social & @liverpooluni.bsky.social.
Read it here: bit.ly/4eoChUS
#Woodland #LongTermExperiment #LTE 🌎
Lady Park Wood Handover — ECOLOGICAL CONTINUITY TRUST -
Andrew Hacket-Pain (Liverpool University) writes about the handover of the Lady Park Wood long-term experiment.
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July 25, 2025 at 9:12 AM
We have a new #blog:
@andrewhacket-pain.bsky.social wrote a blog on the handover of Lady Park Wood (Wales/ England) from George Peterken to a new academic team at @bangoruniversity.bsky.social & @liverpooluni.bsky.social.
Read it here: bit.ly/4eoChUS
#Woodland #LongTermExperiment #LTE 🌎
@andrewhacket-pain.bsky.social wrote a blog on the handover of Lady Park Wood (Wales/ England) from George Peterken to a new academic team at @bangoruniversity.bsky.social & @liverpooluni.bsky.social.
Read it here: bit.ly/4eoChUS
#Woodland #LongTermExperiment #LTE 🌎
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We are seeking Head of Research!
This position offers a unique #opportunity to work within a stimulating #international environment in one of the Institute’s #senior #leadership positions.
All details and how to apply: careers.efi.int/o/head-of-re...
This position offers a unique #opportunity to work within a stimulating #international environment in one of the Institute’s #senior #leadership positions.
All details and how to apply: careers.efi.int/o/head-of-re...
European Forest Institute - Head of Research
The European Forest Institute (EFI) is an international organisation with 30 member countries and around 130 Associate and Affiliate member organisations. EFI undertakes forest research and policy su
careers.efi.int
July 16, 2025 at 7:58 AM
We are seeking Head of Research!
This position offers a unique #opportunity to work within a stimulating #international environment in one of the Institute’s #senior #leadership positions.
All details and how to apply: careers.efi.int/o/head-of-re...
This position offers a unique #opportunity to work within a stimulating #international environment in one of the Institute’s #senior #leadership positions.
All details and how to apply: careers.efi.int/o/head-of-re...
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This week, Dr Gail Atkinson, Head of Climate Science spoke to the BBC’s Justin Rowlatt, about how our trees, woodlands and forests are being impacted by climate change
Find out more: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/head-of...
#ClimateChange #ForestResearch @forestrycommission.bsky.social
Find out more: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/head-of...
#ClimateChange #ForestResearch @forestrycommission.bsky.social
www.forestresearch.gov.uk
July 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This week, Dr Gail Atkinson, Head of Climate Science spoke to the BBC’s Justin Rowlatt, about how our trees, woodlands and forests are being impacted by climate change
Find out more: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/head-of...
#ClimateChange #ForestResearch @forestrycommission.bsky.social
Find out more: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/head-of...
#ClimateChange #ForestResearch @forestrycommission.bsky.social
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Fantastic opportunity to join a great team based at our Northern Research Centre near Edinburgh. If GHG fluxes are you thing do take a look...
We are re recruiting for a Scientist at Climate Change Research Group
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cg...
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cg...
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June 16, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Fantastic opportunity to join a great team based at our Northern Research Centre near Edinburgh. If GHG fluxes are you thing do take a look...
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Professor David Burslem, "The recent Bursary Student Symposium highlighted the Trust’s role in supporting the next generation of forest scientists. The strength of this emerging cohort provides reassurance of the Trust’s reach and significance." www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/about-the-tr...
June 2025. Professor David Burslem.
A #MeetTheTrustees interview with Professor David Burslem.
www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk
June 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Professor David Burslem, "The recent Bursary Student Symposium highlighted the Trust’s role in supporting the next generation of forest scientists. The strength of this emerging cohort provides reassurance of the Trust’s reach and significance." www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/about-the-tr...
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Excited to see our recent paper on ‘Spillovers and legacies of land management on temperate woodland biodiversity’ on the front cover of @natecoevo.nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...
June 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Excited to see our recent paper on ‘Spillovers and legacies of land management on temperate woodland biodiversity’ on the front cover of @natecoevo.nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Just sharing our flyer for our fantastic event this August…..do come and see us if you can!
#visitscotland #stirlingshire #universityofstirling #printmaking #affordableart
#visitscotland #stirlingshire #universityofstirling #printmaking #affordableart
June 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Just sharing our flyer for our fantastic event this August…..do come and see us if you can!
#visitscotland #stirlingshire #universityofstirling #printmaking #affordableart
#visitscotland #stirlingshire #universityofstirling #printmaking #affordableart
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Interested in Temperate Rainforests Globally 🌧️🌳- come to this webinar www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/thi...
Think globally, act locally: Temperate rainforest – how do we best research and conserve a globally distributed habitat?
What's on at the University of Plymouth: Think globally, act locally: Temperate Rainforest, how do we best research and conserve a globally distributed...
www.plymouth.ac.uk
June 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Interested in Temperate Rainforests Globally 🌧️🌳- come to this webinar www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/thi...
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🌲 #PhD opportunity with Forest Research and
@HeriotWattUni to study the role of woodland restoration in landslide hazard reduction.
⏰ Apply by 20 June
📅 Starts in September 2025
🏔️ Research location: Rest and be thankful pass
🔗 Read more and apply: ow.ly/Il3n50W3YHl
@HeriotWattUni to study the role of woodland restoration in landslide hazard reduction.
⏰ Apply by 20 June
📅 Starts in September 2025
🏔️ Research location: Rest and be thankful pass
🔗 Read more and apply: ow.ly/Il3n50W3YHl
June 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM
🌲 #PhD opportunity with Forest Research and
@HeriotWattUni to study the role of woodland restoration in landslide hazard reduction.
⏰ Apply by 20 June
📅 Starts in September 2025
🏔️ Research location: Rest and be thankful pass
🔗 Read more and apply: ow.ly/Il3n50W3YHl
@HeriotWattUni to study the role of woodland restoration in landslide hazard reduction.
⏰ Apply by 20 June
📅 Starts in September 2025
🏔️ Research location: Rest and be thankful pass
🔗 Read more and apply: ow.ly/Il3n50W3YHl
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Join Forest Research as Head of the Society and Environment Research Group.
📍 Hampshire, Edinburgh or Bristol
🗓️ Apply by 11 June 2025
🔗 Find out more and apply: ow.ly/W9YP50VZXtI
#ScienceLeadership #ForestResearch #JobAlert
📍 Hampshire, Edinburgh or Bristol
🗓️ Apply by 11 June 2025
🔗 Find out more and apply: ow.ly/W9YP50VZXtI
#ScienceLeadership #ForestResearch #JobAlert
June 2, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Join Forest Research as Head of the Society and Environment Research Group.
📍 Hampshire, Edinburgh or Bristol
🗓️ Apply by 11 June 2025
🔗 Find out more and apply: ow.ly/W9YP50VZXtI
#ScienceLeadership #ForestResearch #JobAlert
📍 Hampshire, Edinburgh or Bristol
🗓️ Apply by 11 June 2025
🔗 Find out more and apply: ow.ly/W9YP50VZXtI
#ScienceLeadership #ForestResearch #JobAlert
Heading towards peak Peony!
May 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Heading towards peak Peony!
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A range of opportunities across FR available now!
Join our team - we're hiring:
💻 Digital Practice Lead
🎨 Senior Designer
🐛 Scientist – Entomology
🛠️ Workshop Technician
📅 Deadlines: 8 - 15 June
📍 Various UK locations
👉 Find out more and apply now: forestresearch.gov.uk/about-us/car...
#ForestResearchJobs #JoinOurTeam
💻 Digital Practice Lead
🎨 Senior Designer
🐛 Scientist – Entomology
🛠️ Workshop Technician
📅 Deadlines: 8 - 15 June
📍 Various UK locations
👉 Find out more and apply now: forestresearch.gov.uk/about-us/car...
#ForestResearchJobs #JoinOurTeam
May 28, 2025 at 8:56 AM
A range of opportunities across FR available now!
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In 2022, Marta, Kristof and I started a tradition, gathering researchers of wooden cultural heritage for a hugely successful conference in Amsterdam, From Forests to Heritage. FF2H continued with a second meeting in Helsinki 2024.
now this: From Forest to Heritage 3 will be in Austria 🏺🌳💍
now this: From Forest to Heritage 3 will be in Austria 🏺🌳💍
🌳Timber and wooden cultural heritage, forest history, dendrochronology, forest and wood education - all this and more will be covered in the conference:
🌲From Forest to Heritage III
🗓️19-22 May 2026;📍Klagenfurt, Austria
➡️ www.from-forest-to-heritage.dendro.at
#ForestScience #ForestResearch
🌲From Forest to Heritage III
🗓️19-22 May 2026;📍Klagenfurt, Austria
➡️ www.from-forest-to-heritage.dendro.at
#ForestScience #ForestResearch
May 28, 2025 at 10:13 AM
In 2022, Marta, Kristof and I started a tradition, gathering researchers of wooden cultural heritage for a hugely successful conference in Amsterdam, From Forests to Heritage. FF2H continued with a second meeting in Helsinki 2024.
now this: From Forest to Heritage 3 will be in Austria 🏺🌳💍
now this: From Forest to Heritage 3 will be in Austria 🏺🌳💍
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📊 Our latest research updates 10-year-old data on public access to trees and woodlands. Spending time in nature has huge benefits for health & wellbeing - but how accessible are England’s woodlands?
Find out more: forestresearch.gov.uk/news/145635-...
Funded by Defra.
#EnglandsWoodlands
Find out more: forestresearch.gov.uk/news/145635-...
Funded by Defra.
#EnglandsWoodlands
May 27, 2025 at 8:13 AM
📊 Our latest research updates 10-year-old data on public access to trees and woodlands. Spending time in nature has huge benefits for health & wellbeing - but how accessible are England’s woodlands?
Find out more: forestresearch.gov.uk/news/145635-...
Funded by Defra.
#EnglandsWoodlands
Find out more: forestresearch.gov.uk/news/145635-...
Funded by Defra.
#EnglandsWoodlands
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📢Hot off the press!
✨The #IUFRO2024 World Congress in Stockholm, Sweden, was a landmark event that integrated scientific exchange, policy dialogue, and networking, emphasizing sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and equity in forestry.
📖 Final report: ➡️ www.iufro.org/publications...
✨The #IUFRO2024 World Congress in Stockholm, Sweden, was a landmark event that integrated scientific exchange, policy dialogue, and networking, emphasizing sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and equity in forestry.
📖 Final report: ➡️ www.iufro.org/publications...
May 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
📢Hot off the press!
✨The #IUFRO2024 World Congress in Stockholm, Sweden, was a landmark event that integrated scientific exchange, policy dialogue, and networking, emphasizing sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and equity in forestry.
📖 Final report: ➡️ www.iufro.org/publications...
✨The #IUFRO2024 World Congress in Stockholm, Sweden, was a landmark event that integrated scientific exchange, policy dialogue, and networking, emphasizing sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and equity in forestry.
📖 Final report: ➡️ www.iufro.org/publications...