Interested in working with us on LERN???

Productive day out hunting for new experimental research sites for the LERN (Large-scale Ecosystem Recovery Network) @forestresearchuk.bsky.social

A new pre-print outlining 15 case-studies of natural colonisation of woodland over multiple decades in uplands & lowlands in England & Scotland: ecoevorxiv.org/repository/v...

Interested in creating new woodlands 🌳with 'natural processes'? read on 👇 www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/new-res...

Great to see research briefing from our @uktreescapes.bsky.social TreEPlaNat project on using natural processes for woodland creation published by @forestresearchuk.bsky.social Research briefing: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/publications... News: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/new-res...

Ever caught yourself wondering whether natural processes or tree planting are better for woodland creation? You're not alone! Check out this research to find out why hybrid approaches that combine the two might be the answer 🌳

Contrary to the perceived dichotomy, most land managers value both 'tree planting' and 'natural processes' to increase tree cover 🌳🌳 - read more 👇

Contrary to the perceived dichotomy, most land managers value both 'tree planting' and 'natural processes' to increase tree cover 🌳🌳 besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

🌳🌳Tree planting, natural colonisation, hybrid approaches: Land manager decisions explored @forestresearchuk.bsky.social besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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...

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

It would be great if we could try & embed some ‘large-scale, long-term’ experiments within these ambitious Strategic Nature Networks to provide much need evidence to support adaptive management for the future

New paper out with PhD @naturefromsam.bsky.social and the @wrenproject.bsky.social 🌳🚜🪲team @forestresearchuk.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

One of our LERN (Large-scale Ecosystem Recovery Network) experiments 🌳- now visible from space 🛰️#EcologicalRestoration @forestresearchuk.bsky.social

Data on beetle, bird, plant and mammal occupancy of woodland sites in UK agricultural landscapes demonstrate how contemporary spatial spillovers and legacies of past land use interact to affect species richness and community composition www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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

Key takeaway? The past shapes the present, and smart conservation must consider both spatial spillovers and temporal legacies to succeed. 🐦🐞🌱🐁 #Biodiversity #Ecology #ConservationScience #Woodlands #NatureLegacy #HabitatManagement

By studying 373 species across 134 UK woodlands (from 10 to 250+ years old), we found that both historical land use and neighboring habitats shape biodiversity. And it’s not just one or the other—their interaction matters most.

Latest paper showing that woodland birds benefit from targeted woodland creation link.springer.com/article/10.1...

I've started an ecoacoustics starter pack! Very aware that there are many more people in the field than are currently on this list, so please reach out if you'd like to be added/have colleagues who should be! 🐦🐸🎙️ go.bsky.app/NekQiFj

How management and creation of woodland can benefit biodiversity 🌳🌼🦅🐛 www.forestresearch.gov.uk/publications...

Habitat fragmentation & restoration conservationcorridor.org/digests/2024...

The WrEN project is now on bluesky! We are a collaboration of academics, policy makers and practitioners interested in ecological restoration. You can find out more at: www.wren-project.com. @kirstyjpark.bsky.social @watts-km.bsky.social

🏡 Yesterday our researchers were at #FutureBuild2025 talking about the importance of trees in the urban landscape. “It’s been great to meet so many engaged warm people interested in urban trees,” said urban forest scientist, Claire Woodall. #urbanforestry | #treeplanting

Finally found some time to label 56 sample plots on our first LERN (Large-scale Ecosystem Recovery Network) research site #NatureRecovery @forestresearchuk.bsky.social @forestrycommission.bsky.social

💥 🌳 New PhD project @bangoruniversity.bsky.social "Biodiversity for woodland resilience: the long-term functional ecology of tree diversity" 🌳 www.envision-dtp.org/2025/biodive...

Great PhD opportunity to work on Temperate Rainforests 🌧️🌳@bangoruniversity.bsky.social www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

Soil microbiome inoculation: don't forget about microbial communnity coalescence! My newsletter for this week. open.substack.com/pub/matthias...

Insightful blog from the @uktreescapes.bsky.social #Tree_PlaNat project showing that 'A union of research and practice has deepened understanding of woodland creation methods' www.wren-project.com/tree-planat-...

summary of report 👇 vimeo.com/1049592023/f...

🌳📢 New report out! Discover key principles & evidence on how woodland management & creation can boost biodiversity 🌿🐦 Read more! #Nature #Woodlands #Biodiversity www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/143260-...

Woodland creation and management are key to delivering significant environmental benefits, from boosting biodiversity to enhancing ecosystem resilience. 🦉🌿 Learn how improving existing woodlands and creating new ones can maximize their environmental value: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/143260-...

Join @uktreescapes.bsky.social project 🌳TreE PlaNat🌲 for their wrap up webinar ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Interested in woodland creation & natural processes? Come along to our webinar 🌳🌳🌳🌳👇 @uktreescapes.bsky.social @forestresearchuk.bsky.social @forestrycommission.bsky.social

@uktreescapes.bsky.social 👇

In this blog post, @richgreg3.bsky.social tells us more about a new issue of #PhilTransB, dedicated to the life’s work and memory of Prof Dame Georgina Mace DBE FRS. Read more: ow.ly/5TVn50UHGxV #biodiversity @andypurvisnhm.bsky.social @sarahdurant.bsky.social

Final wrap-up webinar for the UK_Treescapes project 'TreE PlaNat': Creating woodland through natural processes 🌳🌳 Monday 20th January 2025 at 12.30-2pm. Click events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b36709... to sign up. Further info, blogs, webinars, factsheets @ www.naturalcolonisation.co.uk

Conservation Corridor is on Bluesky! 👋 We aim to connect the science of connectivity to conservation and management. Follow along for information on habitat corridors, conservation, 30x30, and more 🌎

Our Oxford Nature seminar series resumes next week - fascinating talks including nature and health, the Amazon and West African forests, the challenge of global biodiversity targets and the science of how we exis! All welcome, in person or online (register: www.biodiversity.ox.ac.uk/events)

Calling researchers of tree-dwelling European mammals (bats, dormice, squirrels..). Let's collaborate! Planning a workshop at Eur Mammal Congress on forest management, #wildfires and interventions (veteranisation, boxes etc) for future paper and actions. www.ecm9.com Pls share. 🌍🌳🦇🐿🐭 #conservation

We're hiring an ecosystem ecologist (open rank) @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social It's a great place to work and live! Lots of opportunities for collaboration including with @kbslter.bsky.social KBS Long Term Agroecosystem Research careers.msu.edu/jobs/assista...

✨Join our team - we just posted a new opportunity. 🧬 Forest Genetics Operations Manager 📍 Northern Research Station 📅 15 January 2025 If you're passionate about forest genetics, we want to hear from you. 🔗 Apply online: ow.ly/CQ5x50UuS8S #CareersInForestry

Interesting work on the benefits of wood creation through natural processes www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Is habitat fragmentenrion good for conservation & bad for restoration?? conservationcorridor.org/digests/2024...