Forest Research
@forestresearchuk.bsky.social
Research agency for the Forestry Commission.
Scientific services to support sustainable forestry.
Scientific services to support sustainable forestry.
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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. π²β¨
π Register online: www.iufro.org/events/3rd-a...
#InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience #WomeninSTEM
π 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
www.iufro.org
February 10, 2026 at 9:58 AM
π
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. π²β¨
π Register online: www.iufro.org/events/3rd-a...
#InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience #WomeninSTEM
π Register online: www.iufro.org/events/3rd-a...
#InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience #WomeninSTEM
β Survey reminder π Forestry and timber businesses across the UK are being asked to take part in an annual survey programme.
π§ To take part, contact statistics@forestresearch.gov.uk
Deadline 27 Feb.
π More information: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/call-fo...
π§ To take part, contact statistics@forestresearch.gov.uk
Deadline 27 Feb.
π More information: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/call-fo...
Call for forestry and timber businesses to take part in sector wide surveys - Forest Research
www.forestresearch.gov.uk
February 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
β Survey reminder π Forestry and timber businesses across the UK are being asked to take part in an annual survey programme.
π§ To take part, contact statistics@forestresearch.gov.uk
Deadline 27 Feb.
π More information: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/call-fo...
π§ To take part, contact statistics@forestresearch.gov.uk
Deadline 27 Feb.
π More information: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/call-fo...
A new suite of practical resources is available to help planners, practitioners & regulators create woodland & grassland on previously used land.
π Find out more: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/new-lan...
Funded by #Defra Nature for Climate Fund. Developed through @forestrycommission.bsky.social
π Find out more: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/new-lan...
Funded by #Defra Nature for Climate Fund. Developed through @forestrycommission.bsky.social
New land regeneration resources for creating green spaces on previously used land now available - Forest Research
The new resources bring together the latest learnings on land regeneration and climate change, and optimal soil thickness for planting on previously used land.
www.forestresearch.gov.uk
January 29, 2026 at 10:05 AM
A new suite of practical resources is available to help planners, practitioners & regulators create woodland & grassland on previously used land.
π Find out more: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/new-lan...
Funded by #Defra Nature for Climate Fund. Developed through @forestrycommission.bsky.social
π Find out more: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/new-lan...
Funded by #Defra Nature for Climate Fund. Developed through @forestrycommission.bsky.social
New case studies show how agroforestry can be practical, adaptable and profitable, helping farms remain productive while supporting nature and climate adaptation.
Find out more: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/de25...
Funded by the UK Government through Defraβs Nature for Climate Fund programme.
Find out more: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/de25...
Funded by the UK Government through Defraβs Nature for Climate Fund programme.
Expanding Agroforestry
An introduction to five exemplar case studies
storymaps.arcgis.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:44 AM
New case studies show how agroforestry can be practical, adaptable and profitable, helping farms remain productive while supporting nature and climate adaptation.
Find out more: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/de25...
Funded by the UK Government through Defraβs Nature for Climate Fund programme.
Find out more: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/de25...
Funded by the UK Government through Defraβs Nature for Climate Fund programme.
Weβre looking ahead to the Trees, People and the Built Environment 6 (TPBE6) and weβd love your input.
-Share your appetite for the conference
-Highlight the topics that matter most
-Tell us which real-world scenarios youβd like to see explored
π www.surveymonkey.com/r/CX5JHJC
-Share your appetite for the conference
-Highlight the topics that matter most
-Tell us which real-world scenarios youβd like to see explored
π www.surveymonkey.com/r/CX5JHJC
What do you want to see from Trees, People and the Built Environment 6?
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
www.surveymonkey.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Weβre looking ahead to the Trees, People and the Built Environment 6 (TPBE6) and weβd love your input.
-Share your appetite for the conference
-Highlight the topics that matter most
-Tell us which real-world scenarios youβd like to see explored
π www.surveymonkey.com/r/CX5JHJC
-Share your appetite for the conference
-Highlight the topics that matter most
-Tell us which real-world scenarios youβd like to see explored
π www.surveymonkey.com/r/CX5JHJC
We'd love to hear from:
πͺ΄ E-commerce traders, garden centres, retail nurseries, supermarkets and shops
π± Growers and traders of plants, trees and bulbs
π· Garden designers, landscapers and gardens open to the public
πͺ΄ E-commerce traders, garden centres, retail nurseries, supermarkets and shops
π± Growers and traders of plants, trees and bulbs
π· Garden designers, landscapers and gardens open to the public
January 22, 2026 at 10:23 AM
We'd love to hear from:
πͺ΄ E-commerce traders, garden centres, retail nurseries, supermarkets and shops
π± Growers and traders of plants, trees and bulbs
π· Garden designers, landscapers and gardens open to the public
πͺ΄ E-commerce traders, garden centres, retail nurseries, supermarkets and shops
π± Growers and traders of plants, trees and bulbs
π· Garden designers, landscapers and gardens open to the public
πΊTake part in an anonymous short survey to strengthen plant pest and disease detection across UK horticulture.
Weβre keen to hear from any business involved in buying or selling ornamental plants.
Take part by 16 Feb: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/new-nat...
Weβre keen to hear from any business involved in buying or selling ornamental plants.
Take part by 16 Feb: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/new-nat...
New national survey launched to strengthen plant pest and disease detection across UK horticulture - Forest Research
UK horticulture and landscaping businesses invited to take part in survey to strengthen non-native plant pest and disease detection and reporting.
www.forestresearch.gov.uk
January 22, 2026 at 10:22 AM
πΊTake part in an anonymous short survey to strengthen plant pest and disease detection across UK horticulture.
Weβre keen to hear from any business involved in buying or selling ornamental plants.
Take part by 16 Feb: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/new-nat...
Weβre keen to hear from any business involved in buying or selling ornamental plants.
Take part by 16 Feb: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/new-nat...
Great to see the positive response to the 'Wind within the Trees' event. π³
@drtomlocatelli.bsky.social and the team hosted forestry advisors and land managers at Queen Elizabeth Forest Park to discuss Continuous Cover Forestry, wind risk & forest resilience.
More to come from this project soon. β¬οΈ
@drtomlocatelli.bsky.social and the team hosted forestry advisors and land managers at Queen Elizabeth Forest Park to discuss Continuous Cover Forestry, wind risk & forest resilience.
More to come from this project soon. β¬οΈ
In October, our βWind within the treesβ team were joined by stakeholders to explore views on #ContinuousCoverForestry (CCF) and discuss windstorm impacts from risk, silvicultural, timber quality, and socio-cultural perspectives π¬οΈ
π Read more about the event: www.forestprotection.uk/2026/01/20/t...
π Read more about the event: www.forestprotection.uk/2026/01/20/t...
January 21, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Great to see the positive response to the 'Wind within the Trees' event. π³
@drtomlocatelli.bsky.social and the team hosted forestry advisors and land managers at Queen Elizabeth Forest Park to discuss Continuous Cover Forestry, wind risk & forest resilience.
More to come from this project soon. β¬οΈ
@drtomlocatelli.bsky.social and the team hosted forestry advisors and land managers at Queen Elizabeth Forest Park to discuss Continuous Cover Forestry, wind risk & forest resilience.
More to come from this project soon. β¬οΈ
Interested in taking part?
For more information visit www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/call-fo... or contact statistics@forestresearch.gov.uk
The deadline for completing the surveys is Friday 27 February 2026.
#UKForestry #ForestResearch #TimberSurvey
For more information visit www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/call-fo... or contact statistics@forestresearch.gov.uk
The deadline for completing the surveys is Friday 27 February 2026.
#UKForestry #ForestResearch #TimberSurvey
Call for forestry and timber businesses to take part in sector wide surveys - Forest Research
www.forestresearch.gov.uk
January 20, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Interested in taking part?
For more information visit www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/call-fo... or contact statistics@forestresearch.gov.uk
The deadline for completing the surveys is Friday 27 February 2026.
#UKForestry #ForestResearch #TimberSurvey
For more information visit www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/call-fo... or contact statistics@forestresearch.gov.uk
The deadline for completing the surveys is Friday 27 February 2026.
#UKForestry #ForestResearch #TimberSurvey
#Forestry and #timber businesses across the UK are being asked to take part in an annual survey programme to collect data about the UK timber industry.
Results from the surveys are used to understand the state of the timber industry and the balance between supply and demand. β¬οΈ
Results from the surveys are used to understand the state of the timber industry and the balance between supply and demand. β¬οΈ
January 20, 2026 at 3:57 PM
πβ¨We are looking for two new Committee members to join the Forestry Commission Expert Committee on Forest Science.
π’ Closing Date: 30th January 2026
π Apply online: ow.ly/6qEG50XTng0
#ForestryCommission #ForestResearch #ECFS
π’ Closing Date: 30th January 2026
π Apply online: ow.ly/6qEG50XTng0
#ForestryCommission #ForestResearch #ECFS
January 9, 2026 at 10:28 AM
πβ¨We are looking for two new Committee members to join the Forestry Commission Expert Committee on Forest Science.
π’ Closing Date: 30th January 2026
π Apply online: ow.ly/6qEG50XTng0
#ForestryCommission #ForestResearch #ECFS
π’ Closing Date: 30th January 2026
π Apply online: ow.ly/6qEG50XTng0
#ForestryCommission #ForestResearch #ECFS
This week (15β18 December), Forest Research staff are attending the @britishecologicalsociety.org Annual Meeting in Edinburgh, taking part in a wide range of presentations, workshops and discussions.π
Find out more: www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/bes-...
#BES #ForestResearch #Ecology
Find out more: www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/bes-...
#BES #ForestResearch #Ecology
BES Annual Meeting 2025 - British Ecological Society
Join ecologists from across the world from 15-18 December at Europe's largest event dedicated to ecology.
www.britishecologicalsociety.org
December 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
This week (15β18 December), Forest Research staff are attending the @britishecologicalsociety.org Annual Meeting in Edinburgh, taking part in a wide range of presentations, workshops and discussions.π
Find out more: www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/bes-...
#BES #ForestResearch #Ecology
Find out more: www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/bes-...
#BES #ForestResearch #Ecology
Early results are now published, led by Principal Scientist Dr Ian Willoughby.
π Read more: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/sevente...
π Read more: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/sevente...
Seventeen coniferous tree species show early promise for future commercial timber production in the UK - Forest Research
www.forestresearch.gov.uk
December 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Early results are now published, led by Principal Scientist Dr Ian Willoughby.
π Read more: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/sevente...
π Read more: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/sevente...
Only nine conifer species make up almost all UK commercial forests. Sitka spruce accounts for over half of all timber harvested.
To boost resilience to climate change, Forest Research and partners (Forestry and Land Scotland & Forestry England) planted 17 emerging species over 9 large trial sites.
To boost resilience to climate change, Forest Research and partners (Forestry and Land Scotland & Forestry England) planted 17 emerging species over 9 large trial sites.
December 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Only nine conifer species make up almost all UK commercial forests. Sitka spruce accounts for over half of all timber harvested.
To boost resilience to climate change, Forest Research and partners (Forestry and Land Scotland & Forestry England) planted 17 emerging species over 9 large trial sites.
To boost resilience to climate change, Forest Research and partners (Forestry and Land Scotland & Forestry England) planted 17 emerging species over 9 large trial sites.
π³Ammonia absorbing tree-belts lead to ecosystem trade-offs β increased nitrogen and carbon capture but reduced microbe diversity in soil β suggests new research. π
www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/what-ef...
The research was funded by #DefraGovUK Nature for Climate Fund.
www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/what-ef...
The research was funded by #DefraGovUK Nature for Climate Fund.
What effect do ammonia emissions have on surrounding trees and soil? - Forest Research
Ammonia absorbing tree-belts lead to ecosystem trade-offs β increased nitrogen and carbon capture but reduced microbe diversity in soil β suggests new research.
www.forestresearch.gov.uk
December 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
π³Ammonia absorbing tree-belts lead to ecosystem trade-offs β increased nitrogen and carbon capture but reduced microbe diversity in soil β suggests new research. π
www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/what-ef...
The research was funded by #DefraGovUK Nature for Climate Fund.
www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/what-ef...
The research was funded by #DefraGovUK Nature for Climate Fund.
πͺ΅π₯If you're involved in the harvesting, processing, transport, import or trade of firewood in Scotland, please complete our firewood industry survey to help protect Scotlandβs trees. π
www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/take-pa...
www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/take-pa...
Take part in our firewood industry survey to help protect Scotlandβs trees - Forest Research
Forest Research are looking for people involved in the harvesting, processing, transport, import, or trade of firewood in Scotland to complete an important survey.
www.forestresearch.gov.uk
December 9, 2025 at 12:43 PM
πͺ΅π₯If you're involved in the harvesting, processing, transport, import or trade of firewood in Scotland, please complete our firewood industry survey to help protect Scotlandβs trees. π
www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/take-pa...
www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/take-pa...
New guidance is available to help local authorities understand the social & cultural values people hold for trees.
Partnership with @thetreecouncil.bsky.social @yorkuniversity.bsky.social
#FeraScience Funded by #DefraGovUK Future Proofing Plant Health Programme.
More info: ow.ly/tMJi50XBIMA
Partnership with @thetreecouncil.bsky.social @yorkuniversity.bsky.social
#FeraScience Funded by #DefraGovUK Future Proofing Plant Health Programme.
More info: ow.ly/tMJi50XBIMA
December 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
New guidance is available to help local authorities understand the social & cultural values people hold for trees.
Partnership with @thetreecouncil.bsky.social @yorkuniversity.bsky.social
#FeraScience Funded by #DefraGovUK Future Proofing Plant Health Programme.
More info: ow.ly/tMJi50XBIMA
Partnership with @thetreecouncil.bsky.social @yorkuniversity.bsky.social
#FeraScience Funded by #DefraGovUK Future Proofing Plant Health Programme.
More info: ow.ly/tMJi50XBIMA
Join our national monitoring project and help expand a network of pheromone traps to improve understanding of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus.
π Sign up: ow.ly/4uIC50XtyqM
@forestrycommission.bsky.social @sylva.org.uk #DefraGovUK #WoodlandManagement #TreeHealth
π Sign up: ow.ly/4uIC50XtyqM
@forestrycommission.bsky.social @sylva.org.uk #DefraGovUK #WoodlandManagement #TreeHealth
December 3, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Join our national monitoring project and help expand a network of pheromone traps to improve understanding of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus.
π Sign up: ow.ly/4uIC50XtyqM
@forestrycommission.bsky.social @sylva.org.uk #DefraGovUK #WoodlandManagement #TreeHealth
π Sign up: ow.ly/4uIC50XtyqM
@forestrycommission.bsky.social @sylva.org.uk #DefraGovUK #WoodlandManagement #TreeHealth
A major new research project is underway to identify a shortlist of productive tree species suited to Walesβ current & future climate.
Commissioned by Welsh Gov, partnership with @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social @bangoruniversity.bsky.social & @edinburghnapier.bsky.social
Details: ow.ly/twfa50XyxBK
Commissioned by Welsh Gov, partnership with @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social @bangoruniversity.bsky.social & @edinburghnapier.bsky.social
Details: ow.ly/twfa50XyxBK
New Welsh tree species shortlisting project to help future forest resilience - Forest Research
New research to identify a shortlist of productive tree species in Wales has been given the go ahead.
ow.ly
November 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A major new research project is underway to identify a shortlist of productive tree species suited to Walesβ current & future climate.
Commissioned by Welsh Gov, partnership with @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social @bangoruniversity.bsky.social & @edinburghnapier.bsky.social
Details: ow.ly/twfa50XyxBK
Commissioned by Welsh Gov, partnership with @woodknowledgewales.bsky.social @bangoruniversity.bsky.social & @edinburghnapier.bsky.social
Details: ow.ly/twfa50XyxBK
Forest Research, led by social scientist, Dr Stephen McConnachie, interviewed 49 farmers and held two focus groups to understand how their values shape decisions about growing trees on farms.
Funded by Defra's Nature for Climate Fund π±
Full detail: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/how-do-...
Funded by Defra's Nature for Climate Fund π±
Full detail: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/how-do-...
How do farmers feel about growing trees? - Forest Research
Forest Research says understandingΒ values is key to finding out what motivates farmers to grow trees.
www.forestresearch.gov.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Forest Research, led by social scientist, Dr Stephen McConnachie, interviewed 49 farmers and held two focus groups to understand how their values shape decisions about growing trees on farms.
Funded by Defra's Nature for Climate Fund π±
Full detail: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/how-do-...
Funded by Defra's Nature for Climate Fund π±
Full detail: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/how-do-...
Itβs National Tree Week and to mark the occasion, Forest Research staff are sharing the tree species they love most. π
ππ³ Weβve also updated our 'Easy Guide to Forest Trees and Their Uses' publication: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/publications...
#NationalTreeWeek @thetreecouncil.bsky.social
ππ³ Weβve also updated our 'Easy Guide to Forest Trees and Their Uses' publication: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/publications...
#NationalTreeWeek @thetreecouncil.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Itβs National Tree Week and to mark the occasion, Forest Research staff are sharing the tree species they love most. π
ππ³ Weβve also updated our 'Easy Guide to Forest Trees and Their Uses' publication: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/publications...
#NationalTreeWeek @thetreecouncil.bsky.social
ππ³ Weβve also updated our 'Easy Guide to Forest Trees and Their Uses' publication: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/publications...
#NationalTreeWeek @thetreecouncil.bsky.social
The latest Timber Price Indices for Great Britain has now been published, covering sales up to 30 September 2025.
View the full Timber Price Indices here: ow.ly/i5SC50XtYEp
#ForestResearch #TimberPriceIndices #UKForestry
View the full Timber Price Indices here: ow.ly/i5SC50XtYEp
#ForestResearch #TimberPriceIndices #UKForestry
Timber Price Indices - Forest Research
Timber Statistics which includes Timber Price Indices/Coniferous Standing Sales Price Index
ow.ly
November 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The latest Timber Price Indices for Great Britain has now been published, covering sales up to 30 September 2025.
View the full Timber Price Indices here: ow.ly/i5SC50XtYEp
#ForestResearch #TimberPriceIndices #UKForestry
View the full Timber Price Indices here: ow.ly/i5SC50XtYEp
#ForestResearch #TimberPriceIndices #UKForestry
For more information about stacking authorisation and felling licences, visit www.gov.uk/guidance/tre...
Tree felling licence: when you need to apply
The Forestry Commission controls tree felling by issuing felling licences. Find out when you need to apply.
www.gov.uk
November 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM
For more information about stacking authorisation and felling licences, visit www.gov.uk/guidance/tre...
Join our national monitoring project and help expand a GB-wide network of pheromone traps to improve understanding of the eight toothed spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus.
π Sign up: ow.ly/TICy50XtxN9
@forestrycommission.bsky.social @sylva.org.uk #DefraGovUK
π Sign up: ow.ly/TICy50XtxN9
@forestrycommission.bsky.social @sylva.org.uk #DefraGovUK
November 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Join our national monitoring project and help expand a GB-wide network of pheromone traps to improve understanding of the eight toothed spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus.
π Sign up: ow.ly/TICy50XtxN9
@forestrycommission.bsky.social @sylva.org.uk #DefraGovUK
π Sign up: ow.ly/TICy50XtxN9
@forestrycommission.bsky.social @sylva.org.uk #DefraGovUK
Chief Scientist, Prof. Bianca Ambrose-Oji, and many FR researchers presented at the Britainβs Forest Future conference running in Durham yesterday and today π³π.
Organised by Defra @uktreescapes.bsky.social and the Centre for Forest Protection
#ForestResearch #UKTreescapes #ForestsFuture
Organised by Defra @uktreescapes.bsky.social and the Centre for Forest Protection
#ForestResearch #UKTreescapes #ForestsFuture
November 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Chief Scientist, Prof. Bianca Ambrose-Oji, and many FR researchers presented at the Britainβs Forest Future conference running in Durham yesterday and today π³π.
Organised by Defra @uktreescapes.bsky.social and the Centre for Forest Protection
#ForestResearch #UKTreescapes #ForestsFuture
Organised by Defra @uktreescapes.bsky.social and the Centre for Forest Protection
#ForestResearch #UKTreescapes #ForestsFuture