Only two days left to apply for the post of Field Station Manager with Forest Research - based at either Roslin or Elgin this is a great opportunity to lead a fantastic team!

Looking for #biodiversity events to attend in 2026? Check out CircHive site and learn more about BEEHive, a platform for people interested in using biodiversity footprinting & natural capital accounting methods. https://circhive.eu/circhive/article/circhive%27s-guide-to-biodiversity-events-in-2026-

We’re delighted to announce Paul Brannen and Professor Peter Bonfield OBE have been awarded Honorary Fellowships, recognising their outstanding leadership in sustainable forestry, timber and climate action. Read more: charteredforesters.org/paul-brannen...

My time on the "Expert Committee on Forest Science" is coming to an end, and the Committee is now recruiting for an experienced forestry sector person to take my place. I am very much not an academic or a scientist, and I've thoroughly enjoyed my time on the Committee.

I’ve been appointed as a Non-Executive Commissioner to the Forestry Commission. Very much looking forward to this additional role given more wood in more buildings is predicated on planting and felling more trees. www.gov.uk/government/n...

‘Timber! How wood can help save the world from climate breakdown’. Now on its fourth print run in 18 months. Still time to order for Xmas. www.waterstones.com/book/timber/...

🎄BES member and Scottish Policy Group founder @ruth-j-mitchell.bsky.social shares the wonderful world of nature's own special Christmas tree ornaments in today's Scotsman www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

2025 is almost over and what a year it has been for @forest-protection.bsky.social! Here are just a few of our key highlights: 🌳 Phase 2 of our research programme kicked off in the spring, with 17 new research projects being funded by #Defra. @forestresearchuk.bsky.social @rbgkew.bsky.social

🌱 #WoodYou believe a forest could change the world? Here are 6️⃣ ways sustainable wood is quietly and powerfully shaping life for the better 👇 #GrowTheSolution #CPForests #SW4SW

On a frosty November day, members of our Scots pine tree breeding team set off for the Borders ❄️ Their mission? Collecting pine cones for vital genetic research 🧬 You can read all about their fieldwork in our latest blog: www.forestprotection.uk/2025/12/16/s... 🔗 @forestresearchuk.bsky.social

New forestry film promoted by @fao.org "Imagine using wood in clothes, as a replacement for concrete and steel in buildings, to make clothing, and even to produce biodegradable satellites." #PositiveForestry www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxHt...

❓Are you ready for the 𝗜𝗨𝗙𝗥𝗢 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮6? 👉🏼The 10th International Wind and Trees Conference will be hosted by the IUFRO Working Party 8.03.036, 📍at Matsumoto City, Japan 📅 from 15-18 September 2026. ➡️For more information visit: windandtrees2026.wordpress.com

New guidance is available to help local authorities understand the social & cultural values people hold for trees. Partnership with @thetreecouncil.bsky.social @yorkuniversity.bsky.social #FeraScience Funded by #DefraGovUK Future Proofing Plant Health Programme. More info: ow.ly/tMJi50XBIMA

The Scottish Forestry Trust recently supported Bangor University student, Sarah Wild in attending the International Association of Wildland Fire’s conference in Calgary, 20-23 October 2025, to present a poster of her Master's research. www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/news/2025/de...

✈️ Travelling during the holidays? Don’t risk bringing back plant and animal products that may be contaminated. 🦠 Watch our animation to understand how contaminated products could cause disease spread in Great Britain. ➡️ youtu.be/D1lzg1x7gH4

My latest Press & Journal column

Great to see the trees of @thebotanics.bsky.social in a whole new light tonight! Imagining those pathways for water and nutrients!

Applications are open for the 2025/26 Young Professional Foresters’ Exchange Programme 🌏 🗓️3-month paid international placement (June-Aug 2026) 💰£3,000 bursary ✅Open to ICF members aged 30 or under Applications close on 16 January 2026 👇 charteredforesters.org/what-we-do/y...

Really good example of the potential for “NTFP” (non timber forest products) - historically the fluffy seeds from Kapok (Ceiba Pentandra) have been used for a wide range of uses, including life jackets. rnli.org/about-us/our...

The Scottish Forestry Trust is proud to have once again supported the Association of Applied Biologists' Travel Grants for early-career professionals attending the Creating Canopies II Conference. #AABCreatingCanopies web.cvent.com/event/7e93d2...

The Trust's Executive Director, Dr Stuart Glen is attending both days of the conference. Please say hello, especially if you're interested in learning more about the funding we have available for forestry research, education, and training. #AABCreatingCanopies web.cvent.com/event/7e93d2...

Planning to travel outside the UK? ✈️ Don’t risk bringing back restricted animal and plant products, such as pork or seeds, as they could host harmful pathogens. EPIC and @planthealthscot.bsky.social produced an animation showing the risks: youtu.be/92y4gdX5-Ms

Last week we teamed up with The Royal Scottish Forestry Society for an event at our Northern Research Station, focusing on protecting Scotland’s trees. Events like this help strengthen knowledge and skills to safeguard the health of our forests. #ForestHealth #TreeAlert #ForestResearch

I am excited to share that I am a Guest Editor for this Special Issue of Forestry @forestryoup.bsky.social for #Silvilaser2025! Be sure to get your submissions in and feel free to DM me if you have any questions. 👋 Please share to let your colleagues know about this great publishing opportunity!

🎪🌳 Join us on Wed 27 Aug at 7pm #EastgateTheatre in Peebles for a screening of #AshRise + Q&A with Dr Helen McKay, FR Fellow & Chief Forester for Scotland. 🎫 ow.ly/2SL750WHqXn ✨ #ScottishFurnitureMakersAssociation in partnership with #scottishforestry & #AssociationOfScottishHardwoodSawmillers.

If you'd like more info about resources, drop me an email at [email protected]

"The Trust’s mission closely aligns with two subjects I am very passionate about: environmental research and teaching/training of the next generation of scientists." In our July #MeetTheTrustees interview, Professor Ioly Kotta-Loizou explains why she became a Trustee of The Scottish Forestry Trust.

Culture shift begins with real-world conversations. In this blog post, Katherine Giles, Evolving Forests' Sustainable Timber Specialist, reflects on The Future Of Timber project funded by The Scottish Forestry Trust. www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/news/2025/ju...

We have a new #blog: @andrewhacket-pain.bsky.social wrote a blog on the handover of Lady Park Wood (Wales/ England) from George Peterken to a new academic team at @bangoruniversity.bsky.social & @liverpooluni.bsky.social. Read it here: bit.ly/4eoChUS #Woodland #LongTermExperiment #LTE 🌎

We are seeking Head of Research! This position offers a unique #opportunity to work within a stimulating #international environment in one of the Institute’s #senior #leadership positions. All details and how to apply: careers.efi.int/o/head-of-re...

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

Fantastic opportunity to join a great team based at our Northern Research Centre near Edinburgh. If GHG fluxes are you thing do take a look...

Professor David Burslem, "The recent Bursary Student Symposium highlighted the Trust’s role in supporting the next generation of forest scientists. The strength of this emerging cohort provides reassurance of the Trust’s reach and significance." www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/about-the-tr...

Excited to see our recent paper on ‘Spillovers and legacies of land management on temperate woodland biodiversity’ on the front cover of @natecoevo.nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Just sharing our flyer for our fantastic event this August…..do come and see us if you can! #visitscotland #stirlingshire #universityofstirling #printmaking #affordableart

Interested in Temperate Rainforests Globally 🌧️🌳- come to this webinar www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/thi...

🌲 #PhD opportunity with Forest Research and @HeriotWattUni to study the role of woodland restoration in landslide hazard reduction. ⏰ Apply by 20 June 📅 Starts in September 2025 🏔️ Research location: Rest and be thankful pass 🔗 Read more and apply: ow.ly/Il3n50W3YHl

Join Forest Research as Head of the Society and Environment Research Group. 📍 Hampshire, Edinburgh or Bristol 🗓️ Apply by 11 June 2025 🔗 Find out more and apply: ow.ly/W9YP50VZXtI #ScienceLeadership #ForestResearch #JobAlert

Heading towards peak Peony!

A range of opportunities across FR available now!

In 2022, Marta, Kristof and I started a tradition, gathering researchers of wooden cultural heritage for a hugely successful conference in Amsterdam, From Forests to Heritage. FF2H continued with a second meeting in Helsinki 2024. now this: From Forest to Heritage 3 will be in Austria 🏺🌳💍

📊 Our latest research updates 10-year-old data on public access to trees and woodlands. Spending time in nature has huge benefits for health & wellbeing - but how accessible are England’s woodlands? Find out more: forestresearch.gov.uk/news/145635-... Funded by Defra. #EnglandsWoodlands

📢Hot off the press! ✨The #IUFRO2024 World Congress in Stockholm, Sweden, was a landmark event that integrated scientific exchange, policy dialogue, and networking, emphasizing sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and equity in forestry. 📖 Final report: ➡️ www.iufro.org/publications...

🚨 We have a range of exciting roles available — from ecology and fieldwork to finance, project management, and internal communications 📅 Deadlines: 18–26 May 2025 📍 Various UK locations 👉 Find out more and apply: forestresearch.gov.uk/about-us/car... #ForestResearchJobs #JoinOurTeam

🌷Happy National Plant Health Week 🌷 @planthealthscot.bsky.social are part of this national effort to ensure plant health is protected in Scotland planthealthcentre.scot/news/nationa... #PlantHealthWeek #Scotland #PlantHealth #Research @thebotanics.bsky.social @forestresearchuk.bsky.social

🌟Open call for plant health research 🌟 The Plant Health Centre has £50,000 available for 2 research projects on focused on plant health in Scotland Apply now www.planthealthcentre.scot/call-for-pro... @thebotanics.bsky.social @srucnews.bsky.social @forestresearchuk.bsky.social @hutton.ac.uk

Modelling in partnership with Stirling Uni, Uni of Glasgow & RSPB Science suggests that planting next to existing woodland is likely to be much more effective in boosting woodland bird populations than planting in isolated patches or small clumps. More ➡️ www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/145043-...

🌳 Nature remembers. 🌿 Happy to share our new paper showing that where species live today isn't just about where habitats are - it's also about what happened there before. 🕰️ rdcu.be/eiVZE @watts-km.bsky.social @stir.ac.uk @tfinch.bsky.social @forestresearchuk.bsky.social

Effect of bark beetle disturbance on fire dynamics in Central Europe 🪲🔥 Beetz et al. found that forest stands with previous bark beetle infestations had larger areas of very high burn severity and more extreme fire intensities than most other fuel types. Read more here 👇 doi.org/10.1093/fore...