As part of National Tree Week, we’re launching a Tree Species Guide for UK Agroforestry Systems 🎉 This practical guide, has been created in partnership with the University of Reading and identifies 33 tree and shrub species suitable for planting on agricultural land. It helps farmers choose the right trees for their unique site conditions and needs, considering factors such as: 🌱 Tree height & canopy cover 🌱 Growth rate 🌱 Pest & disease resilience 🌱 Climate and site tolerances 🎥 Watch our Senior Scientist, Alice Broome, share insights about the guide and its role in supporting sustainable farming and forestry. 🌐 Explore the guide: https://ow.ly/FnYb50UfEO0 @scottishforestry Forestry Commission @forestryandlandscotland #NationalTreeWeek #Agroforestry #TreePlanting
Forest Research
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Roslin, Midlothian 17,741 followers
Research agency for the Forestry Commission. Scientific services to support sustainable forestry.
About us
Forest Research is the research agency for the Forestry Commission and Great Britain’s principal organisation for forestry and tree related research. We are internationally renowned for the provision of evidence and scientific services in support of sustainable forestry. We provide services for the forestry industry, land owners and government.
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- 51-200 employees
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- Roslin, Midlothian
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- forest research, climate change research, tree health, plant pathology, socio-economic research, tree breeding, forestry, ecosystem services research, GiS, remote sensing, and forest mensuration
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Bush Estate
Roslin, Midlothian EH25 9SY, GB
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Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LH, GB
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Edinburgh, Scotland, GB
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🌟 We are delighted to congratulate one of our talented scientists, Katty Baird, on winning the National Biodiversity Network Trust Award for Terrestrial Wildlife Recording 2024. "𝘽𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙮 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 – 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙞𝙩—𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙮 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜." Katty’s passion for moth recording has significantly advanced our understanding of moth distribution in East Lothian. Through her innovative use of mobile trapping, she has discovered numerous new species, including some never before recorded in Scotland. 🦋 #NBNAwards #Biodiversity #Moths
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📊🌳 Hardwood price-size curves show the expected value for standing sales for selected tree species at different average sizes, including oak, ash, beech and sycamore. Our new report for the 2023 calendar year, produced in association with Grown in Britain is available now. Robert Hattersley, Forest Research Economist, explains how providing the data can help create healthier woodlands and more planting in the future. Read the report: https://ow.ly/TlWZ50UbHMC Forestry Commission
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Conservation Manager at CORROUR LANDS LIMITED and PhD researcher at the University of Stirling
📢 We're recruiting for an exciting new #PhD project in #mountain #woodland restoration! "The genetic diversity and adaptive potential of mountain birch in Scotland for high-altitude nature recovery". This IAPETUS studentship will use molecular genomics, common garden trials & field experiments to study the gene flow, distribution, morphology and ecological diversity between and within mountain birch populations to underpin restoration management with science. Combining research & practice, the project is based at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) & University of Stirling, in collaboration with Forest Research, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, & CASE Partners National Trust for Scotland & #Corrour. Read more & apply here: https://lnkd.in/eQjuGcqN Stephen Cavers Alistair Jump Tom Sim Aline Finger
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Welcome to our 3rd cohort of interns at Forest Research and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew who are already hard at work on their projects. At Kew, we have Apoorva, who is working on ash genome annotation, Cas is making maps of healthy mature elms and Catherine is carrying out genomic analysis of disease-resistance in elms. At Forest Research our interns are all working with our PhD students. Jack is carrying out social science fieldwork on elm, Joshua is working on a pine disease caused by a nematode and Katy is working on risks from a bacterial disease. Our annual internship programme gives early career scientists and social scientists the opportunity to explore careers in tree health and forest protection.
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🖥️✨ Event reminder: 3 December, 11.00-12.30, Elena Vanguelova will be presenting 'Soils and seasons' as part of the 'Forestry Facing the Future: a 50-year horizon scan' webinar series. This series is hosted by the Forestry Commission and the Institute of Chartered Foresters 👩🌾👏 Register and book online: https://ow.ly/eSx750UaXqj #ClimateChange #ForestManagement #ForestryFuture
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We’re thrilled that last week Dr. Tom Locatelli, Senior Climate Change Scientist at Forest Research was able to join leading experts in Helsinki for the third ‘Helsinki Forest Talks with Diplomats’. It was inspiring to witness science and diplomacy come together to tackle such urgent challenges. Forestry Commission #HelsinkiForestTalks #ClimateChange
Helsinki Forest Talks: Forests at the Limit – Climate Change and the Future of Forests in Europe On 14 November 2024, the third Helsinki Forest Talk was organised in collaboration between the British Embassy, Embassy of Switzerland in Finland and the European Forest Institute. The event gathered scientists, experts, and members of the diplomatic corps at the British Embassy in Helsinki to explore the pressing challenges of climate change on Europe’s forests. Titled "Forests at the Limit: Climate Change and the Future of Forests in Europe," the event highlighted the impacts of climate change on forests, particularly those at the edge of their natural ranges in alpine and arctic regions. The event was opened by Ms. Kirsti Bourret, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy, and moderated by Mr. Robert Mavsar from the European Forest Institute (EFI). Ms. Magda Bou Dagher Kharrat, Principal Scientist at EFI, provided thought-provoking insights into strategies for adaptation and resilience, including the concept of assisted migration—helping tree species move to more suitable climates to ensure their survival. A lively panel discussion followed, moderated by Ms. Helga Puelzl, Assistant Director at EFI. Panelists included: Mr. Tom Locatelli, Senior Scientist, Forest Research (UK) Ms. Clémence Dirac Dirac Ramohavelo, Head of Section for Forest Ecosystem Services, Federal Office of the Environment (Switzerland) Ms. Anne Tolvanen, Programme Director for Climate Smart Carbon Cycle Research at LUKE (Finland) The event concluded with closing remarks by H.E. Sabrina Dallafior Matter, Swiss Ambassador to Finland. The event underscored the importance of fostering dialogue and raising awareness about the vulnerabilities of Europe’s forests. By bringing diverse perspectives to the table, the event highlighted the need for collaborative and innovative approaches to support forest resilience and sustainability in the face of climate change. Engaging in these critical conversations is essential for building the collective understanding and action required to protect our forests and biodiversity.
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🌲 Discover our #TreeSpeciesDatabase, featuring profiles on tree species that are shaping British woodlands today and those that could become vital in the future. Packed with insights into species that support resilient and thriving forests, this resource offers in-depth information on each tree’s key properties, soil and rainfall preferences, shade tolerance, and more. An invaluable tool for researchers, land managers, and tree enthusiasts. 🌳 Explore the database here: https://lnkd.in/ea36qcJK #TreeSpecies #ForestManagement #SustainableForests #ForestResearch
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🥼🌳 Last week we joined up with The Woodland Trust to host three informative science days for #Observatree volunteers at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up to the e-newsletter for announcements: https://lnkd.in/eXRujQ6K #TreeScience #TreeHealth #TreeAlert
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🗨️👋 If you'd like to receive the latest Forest Research news, research and publications directly to your email, sign up to our mailing list. Enter your details online: https://lnkd.in/e8UN5imC You can even choose which topics you'd like to be notified about. 🥼🌲 📷 Captured 07 April 1994 at the Northern Research Station. #TreeResearch #ForestScience