Dr George Xenakis MICFor
@drgeorgexenakis.bsky.social
Senior Scientist at Forest Research. Focusing on tree responses to repeated droughts, monitoring GHG, and modelling drought impacts.
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Take part via our our mixed species survey and the Forest Lab project, and help us shape future policy and guidance
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Participate in climate change research - Forest Research
Discover some of the exciting opportunities to get involved with climate change and resilience-focused research projects and initiatives across the UK.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Take part via our our mixed species survey and the Forest Lab project, and help us shape future policy and guidance
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www.forestresearch.gov.uk/climate-chan...
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We’re working with Defra, @forest-protection.bsky.social, Kew Gardens, @uni-of-edinburgh.bsky.social, @inrae-hdf.bsky.social & @sylva.org.uk on #ClimateChange & woodland resilience projects. ⬇
September 22, 2025 at 12:26 PM
We’re working with Defra, @forest-protection.bsky.social, Kew Gardens, @uni-of-edinburgh.bsky.social, @inrae-hdf.bsky.social & @sylva.org.uk on #ClimateChange & woodland resilience projects. ⬇
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🌳🌲If you have experience in growing mixed-species stands, please complete our survey to inform new mixed-species trials and improve our understanding of drought resilience.
Survey link: ow.ly/LpP350WtPMk
Project info: ow.ly/1Yth50WtPMn
@edinburghuni.bsky.social @forest-protection.bsky.social
Survey link: ow.ly/LpP350WtPMk
Project info: ow.ly/1Yth50WtPMn
@edinburghuni.bsky.social @forest-protection.bsky.social
Survey for managers of mixed-species stands to contribute to research into drought resilience - Forest Research
Practitioners who have experience of planting, managing or overseeing a tree species mixture needed to take part in survey, contributing to research into drought resilience.
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July 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🌳🌲If you have experience in growing mixed-species stands, please complete our survey to inform new mixed-species trials and improve our understanding of drought resilience.
Survey link: ow.ly/LpP350WtPMk
Project info: ow.ly/1Yth50WtPMn
@edinburghuni.bsky.social @forest-protection.bsky.social
Survey link: ow.ly/LpP350WtPMk
Project info: ow.ly/1Yth50WtPMn
@edinburghuni.bsky.social @forest-protection.bsky.social
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📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT📢
🌳 Can planting mixed-species forests boost resilience to drought?
🔬 Our scientists are testing which species combinations thrive best under stress.
🔗 Read more: forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2... and take part by completing the survey below 👇
🌳 Can planting mixed-species forests boost resilience to drought?
🔬 Our scientists are testing which species combinations thrive best under stress.
🔗 Read more: forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2... and take part by completing the survey below 👇
July 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT📢
🌳 Can planting mixed-species forests boost resilience to drought?
🔬 Our scientists are testing which species combinations thrive best under stress.
🔗 Read more: forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2... and take part by completing the survey below 👇
🌳 Can planting mixed-species forests boost resilience to drought?
🔬 Our scientists are testing which species combinations thrive best under stress.
🔗 Read more: forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2... and take part by completing the survey below 👇
🌳🌲Today, we released an online survey seeking to collect the views and experiences of people managing mixed-species stands in the UK, as part of my new CFP project, EXPLORATION. Follow the link to find out more, and please share the survey link with your network.
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Mixed species planting for drought adaptation - Forest Research
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July 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🌳🌲Today, we released an online survey seeking to collect the views and experiences of people managing mixed-species stands in the UK, as part of my new CFP project, EXPLORATION. Follow the link to find out more, and please share the survey link with your network.
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📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢
🌳 Are we planting the right trees for tomorrow’s climate?
🔬 Using genomics & tree rings, our scientists aim to predict which genotypes will thrive, and where, to build resilient forests in the UK.
🔗 Read more: www.forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...
🌳 Are we planting the right trees for tomorrow’s climate?
🔬 Using genomics & tree rings, our scientists aim to predict which genotypes will thrive, and where, to build resilient forests in the UK.
🔗 Read more: www.forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...
July 23, 2025 at 8:41 AM
📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢
🌳 Are we planting the right trees for tomorrow’s climate?
🔬 Using genomics & tree rings, our scientists aim to predict which genotypes will thrive, and where, to build resilient forests in the UK.
🔗 Read more: www.forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...
🌳 Are we planting the right trees for tomorrow’s climate?
🔬 Using genomics & tree rings, our scientists aim to predict which genotypes will thrive, and where, to build resilient forests in the UK.
🔗 Read more: www.forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...
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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
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#ClimateChange #ForestResearch @forestrycommission.bsky.social
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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
Testing our new equipment, which measures ecosystem water loss through evapotranspiration. #WaterNode #EXPLORATIONproject
July 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Testing our new equipment, which measures ecosystem water loss through evapotranspiration. #WaterNode #EXPLORATIONproject
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📢INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES📢
🌳Are you interested in #treehealth and #forestprotection? Then check out our exciting new internships based at @forestresearchuk.bsky.social and @rbgkew.bsky.social, two of Britain’s leading research institutes!
Click on the link below to find out more!
#Internships
🌳Are you interested in #treehealth and #forestprotection? Then check out our exciting new internships based at @forestresearchuk.bsky.social and @rbgkew.bsky.social, two of Britain’s leading research institutes!
Click on the link below to find out more!
#Internships
Centre for Forest Protection Internship Vacancies – 2025/26 - Centre for Forest Protection
We are recruiting six new interns across Forest Research and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to work on a wide range of projects. Take a look to see if there is one for you!
www.forestprotection.uk
July 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
📢INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES📢
🌳Are you interested in #treehealth and #forestprotection? Then check out our exciting new internships based at @forestresearchuk.bsky.social and @rbgkew.bsky.social, two of Britain’s leading research institutes!
Click on the link below to find out more!
#Internships
🌳Are you interested in #treehealth and #forestprotection? Then check out our exciting new internships based at @forestresearchuk.bsky.social and @rbgkew.bsky.social, two of Britain’s leading research institutes!
Click on the link below to find out more!
#Internships
Can mixed-species forests boost drought resilience? Our EXPLORATION project, funded by DEFRA via the Centre for Forest Protection, is finding out. Learn more: www.forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...
#ForestResilience #DroughtAdaptation #MixedSpeciesForests #ForestResearch #EXPLORATIONproject
#ForestResilience #DroughtAdaptation #MixedSpeciesForests #ForestResearch #EXPLORATIONproject
CFP2507 – Assessing the robustness of mixed species planting as a drought adaptation measure during early state establishment – an experimental approach - Centre for Forest Protection
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June 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Can mixed-species forests boost drought resilience? Our EXPLORATION project, funded by DEFRA via the Centre for Forest Protection, is finding out. Learn more: www.forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...
#ForestResilience #DroughtAdaptation #MixedSpeciesForests #ForestResearch #EXPLORATIONproject
#ForestResilience #DroughtAdaptation #MixedSpeciesForests #ForestResearch #EXPLORATIONproject
We are re recruiting for a Scientist at Climate Change Research Group
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June 16, 2025 at 6:48 AM
We are re recruiting for a Scientist at Climate Change Research Group
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Today we installed an IoT device at NRS which monitors tree stem's shrinkage and expansion in response to its environment.
June 11, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Today we installed an IoT device at NRS which monitors tree stem's shrinkage and expansion in response to its environment.
Excited to lead EXPLORATION, a new 3-year project funded by the Centre for Forest Protection & DEFRA, with UoE and INRAE. We’ll study how mixed species planting can boost drought resilience in forests. More here: gov.uk & forestprotection.uk
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May 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Excited to lead EXPLORATION, a new 3-year project funded by the Centre for Forest Protection & DEFRA, with UoE and INRAE. We’ll study how mixed species planting can boost drought resilience in forests. More here: gov.uk & forestprotection.uk
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Interested in finding out more about our NCEA Programme? Here is a link to an interview I gave recently explaining all about our range of NCEA projects...
www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/143349-...
www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/143349-...
NCEA: Forest Research’s major programme to measure England’s natural capital - Forest Research
Forest Research is leading Defra’s NCEA programme, measuring, mapping and assessing England’s ecosystems and natural capital to inform environmental policy and sustainability.
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February 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Interested in finding out more about our NCEA Programme? Here is a link to an interview I gave recently explaining all about our range of NCEA projects...
www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/143349-...
www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/143349-...
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Great job, great colleagues, great range of science with which to engage! Thoroughly recommended!
February 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Great job, great colleagues, great range of science with which to engage! Thoroughly recommended!
Fieldwork today. The Spruce trees are growing well, but there were some damaged needles, most likely caused by recent frost.
January 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Fieldwork today. The Spruce trees are growing well, but there were some damaged needles, most likely caused by recent frost.
Cloudy day over Harwood Forest
January 28, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Cloudy day over Harwood Forest
Visit our website to learn more about our research on drought impacts. #drought #climatechange
www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/142122-...
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New drought videos build knowledge of drought impacts and current research - Forest Research
Drought, forests, research, climate change, water, temperature
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December 14, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Visit our website to learn more about our research on drought impacts. #drought #climatechange
www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/142122-...
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Hello. I am a scientist at Forest Research. My area of research is the impact of drought on tree physiology and the monitoring of greenhouse gases.
December 7, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Hello. I am a scientist at Forest Research. My area of research is the impact of drought on tree physiology and the monitoring of greenhouse gases.