TWO WEEKS TO GO! 📢 There are still tickets left for Britain's Forest Future: Research-Practice Exchange on 17 & 18 Nov, in Durham- don't miss out ⏰ 🔗 Follow this link to find out more and book your place: britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event 🌳 @uktreescapes.bsky.social #Defra #TreeHealth

Commissioned by #ScottishForestry, @forestresearchuk.bsky.social has published a landmark shortlist of 28 tree species to help diversify and strengthen Scotland's forests against pests, diseases, and climate change. For more information, see the post below 👇 #Forestry #ForestResilience

Calling all practitioners with experience of planting, managing or overseeing a tree species mixture📢 It's your last chance to complete our drought resilience survey before it closes tomorrow: defragroup.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... ⏰ #ForestProtection #DroughtResilience #ForestManagement

Dead and decaying trees are vital for biodiversity, but do people value them? @forestresearchuk.bsky.social have found that the public feel positively about dead and decaying trees🪵 Read the full report below👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments💬 #ForestResearch #Deadwood

There is still time to book your ticket for Britain's Forest Future: Research-Practice Exchange 🌳 📅 17 & 18 Nov 2025 📍 Durham Book 5 or more tickets and receive 20% off – no code required, it’s applied directly at the checkout! 🎫 🔗 Find out more: britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event

Join researchers, practitioners & policymakers at the Britain’s Forest Future event hosted by Defra, @uktreescapes.bsky.social & @forest-protection.bsky.social. 📅 17 & 18 Nov📍Durham Chaired by ICF Executive Director, Louise Simpson. Agenda & tickets: britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event

Earlier this year, our 24/25 interns gave a short talk on the research they had been working on, ranging from mapping the distribution and diversity of UK elm, to studying the effects of bacterial pathogens on UK tree species. 🔗 Watch the talks here: www.forestprotection.uk/cfp-intern-t...

⏰ NEW BLOG: Geoff Monck's Mission to Save the Yew ✍ In our new blog, experienced Arboricultural Consultant, PhD student and CFP researcher, Geoff Monck tells us about his research into the apparent long-term decline of ancient yew trees. 🔗Read here: www.forestprotection.uk/2025/10/07/g...

Have you purchased your ticket for the most significant forest and woodland research, policy and practice knowledge-exchange event in 2025 yet? 🌳 Book 5 or more tickets and receive 20% off – applied directly at the checkout! 🎫 Don't miss out, book now: britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event

I chose a good day to check for seed in our Fraxinus collection at @rbgkew.bsky.social 🌞🌳🍁 Looks like a bumper crop for most species - these are valuable material for @forest-protection.bsky.social funded research to tackle threats to ash trees 🌿 #Fraxinus #ashtrees #treehealth

📢 BRITAIN'S FOREST FUTURE: RESEARCH-PRACTICE EXCHANGE 🌳 Join us for the most significant forest and woodland research, policy and practice knowledge-exchange event in 2025! 📍 Durham 📅 17 & 18 November 2025 🔗 Find out more and book your place: britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event

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. ⬇

🌳Dr Joe Beesley is a lead researcher on our "Detecting and understanding oak shake" project, which seeks to improve our understanding of the drivers of oak shake*. 📹Watch below to understand the importance of gathering evidence on oak shake, and reporting your observations via #TreeAlert 👇

🌱 Scientists from @rbgkew.bsky.social, and @forestresearchuk.bsky.social have published a new study comparing the benefits of tree planting vs natural colonisation for future resilience of UK woodlands. 🔗 For more information, click here: shorturl.at/fyPAf and see the video and blog below 👇

📢This week we launched our second e-learning module: Reducing risks for resilient trees! 🌳The module looks at how risks from non-native pests and pathogens can be minimised to enhance resilience in trees. 🔗For more information, see: www.forestprotection.uk/2025/09/05/s... #TreeHealth #Biosecurity

💻 You can now view our spring webinar series which showcases the results from some of our Phase 1 projects. Our 2024/25 cohort of interns also gave a short talk about each of their projects. 🔗 You can find links to the webinars & talks here: www.forestprotection.uk/2025/09/03/s...

🧵The government has announced the successful eradication of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) from all outbreak sites in England identified in 2021 🪲🚫 Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/n... #ipstypographus #eighttoothedsprucebarkbeetle #treepest #spruce #treehealth (1/4)

Forest Research has created an interactive guide to help policymakers and practitioners understand the unique social and cultural values of trees outside of woodlands in peri-urban and rural settings. ow.ly/KsYW50WMVBZ Funded by the UK Government through Defra’s Nature for Climate Fund programme.

🔬 Over the last few weeks, we have been introducing our Phase 2 research projects across our social media channels. ℹ️ Read about the individual projects by looking through our recent '📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢' posts, or by visiting our website: www.forestprotection.uk/our-projects/

📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 🌳 Can Scots pine withstand climate extremes? 🔬 Our scientists are testing how different populations respond to drought, flooding & disease to guide future forest resilience. 🔗 Read more: www.forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...

📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 🌳 How resilient are our forests to windstorms? 🔬 Our scientists are blending social & ecological research to improve wind risk models and support climate-smart forest management. 🔗 Read more: www.forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...

📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 🌳 Can we detect forest disease before it spreads? 🔬 Our scientists are using satellites, drones & chemical signals to spot early stress, building tools to protect UK forests before they spread. 🔗 Read more: forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...

📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 🌳 How can farmers protect their trees and businesses from pests and diseases? 🔬 Our scientists are co-designing practical tools with farmers to boost tree health, resilience & farm sustainability. 🔗 Read more: www.forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...

📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 🌳 How can we stop grey squirrels from damaging UK woodlands? 🔬 Our scientists are studying tree defences & squirrel behaviour to explore non-lethal control methods. 🔗 Read more: www.forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...

📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 🌳 How can UK forests thrive in a changing climate? 🔬 Our scientists are creating a proof-of-concept model to predict how climate, pests & diseases affect forest health & timber markets. 🔗 Read more: www.forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...

📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 🌳 Can we grow stronger trees faster? 🔬 Our scientists are testing speed breeding, using light, CO₂ & artificial seasons, to accelerate flowering in ash, oak & birch without altering genetics. 🔗 Read more: www.forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...

📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 🌳 What causes oak shake and how can we prevent it? 🔬 Our scientists are uncovering the genetic & environmental factors to improve detection and prevention. 🔗 Read more: www.forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...

📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 🌳 Can Scots pine thrive in a changing climate? 🔬 Our scientists are reopening the national Scots pine breeding programme to test resilience to disease, drought & more. 🔗 Read more: www.forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2... #ScotsPine #ForestResilience #TreeBreeding

📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 🌳 Can more diverse, complex forests better withstand drought? 🔬 Our scientists are using remote sensing, tree rings & silviculture to explore how structural diversity boosts resilience in UK woodlands. 🔗 Read more: www.forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...

SAVE THE DATE Britain’s Forest Future: Research-Practice Exchange 📅17 – 18 Nov 2025 📍Ramside Hall Hotel Durham Join us for this knowledge transfer event, meet with leading researchers, practitioners and policymakers to dig into the science and stories behind UK Treescapes.

🌍 The foundation of a healthy society = healthy environment. 🌳 Trees are some of our greatest superheroes and by planting trees we can reduce soil erosion, cool land & buildings, boost biodiversity, & provide wildlife habitats. 🌱 Why not get ready for tree planting season - just around the corner!

📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 🌳What is causing the decline of ancient yew trees in southern England? 🔬Our scientists are studying tree health, soil conditions, and the microbiome, to develop strategies to protect these trees for the future. 🔗Read more: forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...

🌳 Interested in staying up to date with all things Centre for Forest Protection? 🤔 💡 Why not subscribe to our e-newsletter? You will receive updates about our projects, latest news, events, and more! 🔗 Sign up here: tinyurl.com/subscribe-CF...

📢 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 👇

📢 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...

📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 🌳 Could genetic resistance save ash trees from dieback? 🔬 Our scientists are investigating just that and aim to develop a tool to identify & breed resistant ash trees. 🔗 Read more: forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...

📢 FINAL CALL📢 🌳 Applications for our #treehealth and #forestprotection internships close this week! Have you applied yet? ⏰ @rbgkew.bsky.social close: Tue 22 July (tomorrow!) ⏰ @forestresearchuk.bsky.social close: Thu 24 July For more information, please visit: lnkd.in/eh6GgQh9 #Internships

📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 🌳 How can we ensure UK forests thrive in a changing climate? 🔬 Our scientists are using genomics, remote sensing & climate models to develop smarter seed sourcing strategies for resilient woodlands. Read more: forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...

🌳Have you heard about our fantastic new #treehealth and #forestprotection internship opportunities with @forestresearchuk.bsky.social & @rbgkew.bsky.social? 🔗Click for more info: www.forestprotection.uk/2025/07/04/c... #CentreForForestProtection #ForestResearch #RoyalBotanicGardensKew #Internship

📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 🌳 Our scientists are studying whether resistance to ash dieback helps or hinders ash trees against the emerald ash borer beetle. 🏅Goal: breed resilient UK ash trees. Read more: forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2... #ForestProtection #TreeHealth #PlantHealth

🌳 Passionate about protecting forests & shaping strategy? We're hiring a Centre for Forest Protection Lead! Work with @forestresearchuk.bsky.social, @rbgkew.bsky.social & #Defra to deliver real impact. 📍 Alice Holt or Kew/Wakehurst 📅 Apply by 27 July 🔗 tinyurl.com/5f9e5ab8

📢 NEW RESEARCH PROJECTS 📢 🌳 Earlier this year, the #CentreforForestProtection was awarded £4m in #Defra funding to support 16 new research projects in 2025/26. 🔬 Over the coming weeks, we will be showcasing each project across our social media channels, so keep an eye out to learn more!

📢 INTERNSHIP ALERT📢 Passionate about forests, climate resilience & plant science? 🌲 Study Scots pine responses to drought/waterlogging in a glasshouse trial. 📍 Midlothian, Scotland 🗓️ Oct 2025–Mar 2026 Apply now 👉 www.forestprotection.uk/2025/07/04/c... #Internship #PlantScience #Ecology

📢 INTERNSHIP ALERT 📢 🌳 Join @rbgkew.bsky.social as a CFP intern to help future-proof UK ash trees against ash dieback using genomics & bioinformatics🌳🧬 📍 Richmond, London 🗓️ Oct 2025–Mar 2026 Apply now 👉 www.forestprotection.uk/2025/07/04/c... #Internship #TreeHealth #Bioinformatics

📢 INTERNSHIP ALERT 📢 Join @forestresearchuk.bsky.social @edinburghnapier.bsky.social to help detect internal defects in oak trees using cutting-edge tech 🌳🧪 📍 Midlothian, Scotland 🗓️ Oct 2025–Mar 2026 Apply now 👉 t.co/rREVbgpCaX #Internship #PlantScience #TreeHealth

📢 INTERNSHIP ALERT 📢 🌳 Passionate about climate, genetics & forests? Join @kewgardens as a CFP intern! Gain skills in DNA extraction, sequencing & data analysis. 📍 Richmond, London 🗓️ Oct 2025–Mar 2026 Apply now 👉 t.co/rREVbgqa0v #Internship #Genomics #Dendrochronology

📢 INTERNSHIP ALERT 📢 🌲 Join @Forest_Research & the CFP to help reopen the Scots pine breeding programme. Dive into genetics, conservation & #treehealth. 📍 Midlothian, Scotland 🗓️ Oct 2025–Mar 2026 Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/mr48s7ae #internship #conservation

📢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

Our colleagues at @rbgkew.bsky.social have launched an incredible data portal of their digitised archives.

This #planthealthweek we are highlighting the experiences of our last cohort of interns. Today is the turn of Katy who worked @forestresearchuk.bsky.social and The Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR) on a bacterial threat to our trees. tinyurl.com/3pfyh52c