Observatree named best community/volunteer initiative
The project was named best community/volunteer initiative at the Horticulture Week awards at Woburn Abbey on 28th of June.
'Sitka Spruced' project
New research aims to increase the economic value of modern Sitka spruce plantations.
Expedition investigates Phytophthora ramorum in North Vietnam
Find out how an international collaboration of scientists is working to minimise the risk of the introduction of major crop and tree diseases in Europe.
Update on Neonectria canker of Abies
Take a look at our review of its geographical distribution and susceptible species, the symptoms to look out for as well as information on its impacts and treatment.
Minister celebrates world-class forest research
The world-leading role of UK research in tackling tree and plant pests and diseases was demonstrated to Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey recently during a visit to Forest Research in Edinburgh.
New videos explain research measuring the flows of carbon dioxide from an oak woodland
The work is part of monitoring which is helping us to better understand how much carbon is stored in woodland.
The Bradford-Hutt system of continuous cover forestry – has it been successful?
In the 1960s this unique system was implemented. Fifty-four years later a study has assessed its success and drawn out the lessons learned along the way.
New FC Publications The publications include a Research Note explaining the ways woodland management can mitigate the ecological impacts of ash dieback and a Technical Note on assessing the stem straightness of trees.
