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African students’ study visit
Three international MSc students have recently arrived at Forest Research to undertake short-term placements alongside our researchers
Common juniper ‘in a pickle’
Juniper populations in the UK have declined significantly over the past forty years, making juniper the subject of a UK Biodiversity Action Plan and a Species Action Plan
Ecological networks: science and practice
Technical advances and the need to accept uncertainty were key topics of discussion at the 16th annual UK meeting of the International Association for Landscape Ecology (IALE), which was held in Edinburgh this September
Forest Health days in Scotland
A series of specialised days to disseminate our knowledge of existing pests and diseases as well as the influx of new ones from abroad
Future monitoring of forest plots for climate change
Using the UK’s existing network of forest plots to reflect a greater emphasis on climate change
Pine-tree lappet moth found in Scotland
Recent large-scale surveys indicate existence of a breeding population in Scotland
The science behind the National Assessment of Forestry’s role in combating climate change
Forest Research have played an important role in writing and delivering the recently launched first National Assessment of Forestry and Climate Change (“Combating Climate Change – A Role for UK Forests”).

Other news highlights from: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

Reappointment Of Three Forestry Commissioners	Three non-executive Forestry Commissioners have been reappointed for further terms of office. - 12/03/2010
Public Support For Forests Vital As Climate Change Bites, Forestry Chief Warns	The Earth needs its forests more than ever as climate change bites, but foresters must heed the needs of society if we are to realise their benefits, Britain’s top forester has warned. - 09/03/2010
Forest Research Scientists To Contribute To Key Conference On Tree Diseases	Forest Research scientists and the head of the Forestry Commission’s Plant Health Service will address an important conference in April 2010 to raise awareness and understanding of tree diseases and pests, and their implications and management. - 02/03/2010
Forestry Scientist In Mission To Conserve Endangered Tree	Forestry scientist Matt Parratt is in the front line of an international effort to conserve one of the world’s rarest and most endangered tree species. - 23/02/2010
West Midlands Winners In Forest Schools Challenge	A total of 42 schools and organisations from across the West Midlands region have been awarded their share of cash in the Forestry Commission’s ‘Forest Schools’ challenge. - 15/02/2010
New Survey Shows England's Green Energy Hot Spots	More people are turning to biomass as fuel according to a new green energy survey from Forestry Commission England. - 12/02/2010

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