Heather Gilbert
hjgilbert.bsky.social
Heather Gilbert
@hjgilbert.bsky.social
Research & Evidence Manager for the National Forest. Interested in all the many benefits nature can bring. Views my own.
We're hiring!

Are you a recent graduate excited about demonstrating how woods and trees can benefit nature, people and the economy?

If so, come and join our team and help us shout out about the amazing work happening in the National Forest 🌳🌳

Drop me a message if you'd like to know more.
June 30, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Ever caught yourself wondering whether natural processes or tree planting are better for woodland creation?

You're not alone!

Check out this research to find out why hybrid approaches that combine the two might be the answer 🌳
🌱 Why do some land managers choose natural processes for tree expansion—and others don’t?

This work aims to inform policy and practice when looking at natural processes as a method for woodland creation. 🌳

🔗 Find out more: ow.ly/bpPX50Wa00v
New research investigates role of natural processes to create woodland - Forest Research
New research reviewing natural processes as a method for woodland creation has been published by Forest Research.
ow.ly
June 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Until April 29, donations to the National Forest’s Creating a Forest for Learning campaign will be doubled as part of the Big Give Green Match Fund. That means twice the impact for children’s wellbeing 💚🌳

Please donate now: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

#theNationalForest #DoubleYourImpact
April 23, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Reposted by Heather Gilbert
Final wrap-up webinar for the UK_Treescapes project 'TreE PlaNat': Creating woodland through natural processes 🌳🌳

Monday 20th January 2025 at 12.30-2pm. Click events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b36709... to sign up.

Further info, blogs, webinars, factsheets @ www.naturalcolonisation.co.uk
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January 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM