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News highlights
March 2010
- Conserving endangered conifers
Forest Research scientist Matt Parratt recently visited Vietnam to assist in a global conservation project aimed at saving five threatened conifer species. - EFORWOOD – Sustainability of the European forestry–wood chain
Assessing the sustainability of the European forest-based sector and the impacts of various policy measures or technological developments. - Examining the benefits of green infrastructure
Forest Research has recently won a contract to examine the benefits of green infrastructure for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) - The carbon in this piece of wood is equivalent to...
‘How much carbon is in a tree?’ is a common question and not one that’s easy to answer in a way most of us can relate to.
Other news highlights from: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Recent media releases
| International Plant Health Experts Meet In Cardiff | Cardiff plays host for the first time this week to a gathering of international experts that will address threats to forests and woodlands in Europe and neighbouring countries. - 15/03/2010 |
| Edinburgh Conference To Explore ‘People’ Benefits Of Trees And Forests | The “people” benefits of trees, and wider issues of forest management decision making, will be in the spotlight at an important major conference in Edinburgh in April 2010. - 15/03/2010 |
| 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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