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Matt Wilkinson

@mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social
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Forests, trees, woodland and bikes. Senior Scientist at Forest Research and former NCEA Programme Manager - research interest include forest C & GHG balance & low cost / DIY sensors

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Royal Forestry Society @royalforestrysoc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
⭐ News: Jon Burgess Awarded the James Cup! 👉 rfs.org.uk/news-list/beavers-woodla… #JamesCup #RFSAwards #QuarterlyJournalOfForestry #WoodlandCreation #Beavers #WoodlandManagement #JamesHuttonInstitute #ForestryCommission #ForestResearch #BIFoRUoB
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Kevin Watts @watts-km.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Exciting new dataset on 🌳'Trees Outside of Woodlands' in Wales - created by @forestresearchuk.bsky.social datamap.gov.wales/layers/geono...
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Trees Outside of Woodlands | DataMapWales
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ICOS RI @icos-ri.eu · 18/03/2026
ICOS Talks is a series of webinars by scientists, for scientists which showcase groundbreaking greenhouse gas science topics facilitated by ICOS data. ICOS Talks are an output of the @horizoneu.bsky.social project #NUBICOS
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Sylva Foundation @sylva.org.uk · 17/03/2026
Report of the 2025 British Woodlands Survey published today exploring awareness, action and aspirations among Britain's forestry community relating to #environmentalchange @gabrielhemery.com @greenwoodtree14.bsky.social @forestresearchuk.bsky.social Read more and download: sylva.org.uk/bws
The British Woodlands Survey 2025 (BWS2025) was commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) to support policy development, exploring awareness, action and aspirations in the forestry community in responding to environmental change. The 2025 survey has provided the third instance in a valuable time-series of similar surveys spanning ten years exploring environmental change across Great Britain. While this report reports on Britain-wide results, a separate supplement provides some specific and more detailed findings for England.
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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
➡️💻 Join our upcoming webinar to hear the latest research on drought impacts in UK forestry, including new drought risk indices and decision-support tools designed to help assess tree species suitability under future climates. 🔗 Registration: ow.ly/eYpz50Yv90M #ForestResearch #Drought #Webinar
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Webinar: Understanding drought risk for UK woodland creation and forestry - Forest Research
Hear about new research on how rising drought risk is reshaping UK forestry and the tools being developed to support climate‑smart woodland creation.
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Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Field Research Project Manager - Job Opportunity The role is leading the Field Research team in Scotland, and is wide and varied. We’re looking for someone who can help us manage a wide portfolio of experiments with excellent management skills. Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK
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Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
This is looking like it it is shaping up to be a great event with a superb range of speakers including Dr Tim Lukins from @forestresearchuk.bsky.social talking about his NCEA funded research on improved methods for soil mesofauna identification.
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Giulio Curioni @giuliocurioni.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Yesterday (despite the miserable weather!) we installed a LICOR evapotranspiration sensor and a new anemometer on our eddy covariance system monitoring a young Sitka spruce stand. The data will allow us to compare the sensors in preparation for future forest research projects. 🌳🧪
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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
📅 To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the International Union of Forest Research Organisations (IUFRO) is hosting their 3rd Annual Women in Science webinar series. 🌲✨ 🔗 Register online: www.iufro.org/events/3rd-a... #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience #WomeninSTEM
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3rd Annual Women in Science IUFRO Webinar Series
In 2026, IUFRO will be celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with the 3rd annual Women
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Methods in Ecology and Evolution @methodsinecoevol.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
New podcast episode! 🚨 In this podcast, Sebastian Hoefer talks us about his paper ‘Sensors versus surveyors: Comparing passive acoustic monitoring, camera trapping and observer-based monitoring for terrestrial mammals’. Listen here👂️ buff.ly/f6St086
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Ben Long @botbml.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
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Stephen P. Long: Visionary, teacher, and doer | PNAS
Stephen Long pioneered a multidisciplinary approach to advance our knowledge of photosynthesis, by integrating research at the molecular, cellular,...
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Oxford Ecosystems @oxfordecosystems.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Yesterday, @erikaberenguer.bsky.social chaired a panel with six members of the Oxford delegation to COP30. The debrief shared insights and reflections on Net Zero and biodiversity targets following the world’s largest climate conference. Watch it here: www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/videos/cop30...
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Panel Discussion: 'COP30 Debrief: Insights and reflections from the…
The Oxford Climate Research Network and the Oxford Martin School hosted a debrief panel unpacking the key outcomes and implications of COP30, with…
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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
New case studies show how agroforestry can be practical, adaptable and profitable, helping farms remain productive while supporting nature and climate adaptation. Find out more: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/de25... Funded by the UK Government through Defra’s Nature for Climate Fund programme.
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Expanding Agroforestry
An introduction to five exemplar case studies
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UK Environmental Observation Framework @ukeof.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Don’t miss our free conf. 'Sensing the Environment: Emerging Technologies for Monitoring and Decision-Making'. 24 Feb. Speakers incl. @liagilmour.bsky.social @hollytipper.bsky.social @jlittlefair.bsky.social @rachelgaulton.bsky.social @careylab.bsky.social ukeof.org.uk/conference/c... #ukeof2026
Graphic with details of the UKEOF 2026 conference. Text overlaying a graphic depicting a woodland and a stream in shades of blue with the following elements picked out: birds (swifts) and bats making calls, a deer detected on a camera, a salmon detected via its DNA in the water, the flow rate of the stream and the atmospheric concentration of nitrogen dioxide.
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Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Our EXPLORATION project aims to generate a clearer understanding of how mixed‑species stands in newly established forests respond to drought 🌳 In November, stakeholders helped shape the next phase of this project in a workshop hosted by @drgeorgexenakis.bsky.social 🤝 🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/dfYbx
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Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Registration is now open for the UKEOF - Sensing the Environment Conference 2026 - great range of speakers including FR's Dr Tim Lukins.
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Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
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!
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Careers - Forest Research
Explore jobs with Forest Research, the UK’s leading scientific organisation for forestry and tree-related research and science.
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Gabriel Hemery @gabrielhemery.com · 15/01/2026
The Forest Guide England is published today with Bloomsbury @chiffchat.bsky.social - available in all good bookshops! Signed copies direct from the author: gabrielhemery.com/product/the-...
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Rob Yorke @robyorke.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
if you want woodland and forestry, lean-in towards planting a resilient diversity of tree species a paywall-free version of statements from the Chair of the Forestry Commission and the Chair of Natural England robyorke.co.uk/wp-content/u... #trees #socialscience 🧪
a screengrab of a piece in the Sunday Times in Jan 2026 with the headline 'Trees are a national security issue. We are not planting enough'
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Kevin Watts @watts-km.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
🌳Structural complexity across a continuum of woodland establishment methods from planting to natural colonisation🌳 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
🔎✨We are looking for two new Committee members to join the Forestry Commission Expert Committee on Forest Science. 📢 Closing Date: 30th January 2026 🔗 Apply online: ow.ly/6qEG50XTng0 #ForestryCommission #ForestResearch #ECFS
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Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
We are recruiting a Data & Information Lead - great opportunity to join a fantastic team www.forestresearch.gov.uk/about-us/car...
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Current Opportunities - Forest Research
Browse the latest vacancies and current job opportunities at Forest Research, and apply online.
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ICOS RI @icos-ri.eu · 07/01/2026
Making use of data from 38 stations in Europe, ICOS can report that the CO₂ level in the atmosphere increased with 3.08 ppm in 2025. This value exceeds the average over the past 10-20 years of about 2.5 ppm/year. This information is available through #ICOSCurve tool. ➡️ ow.ly/pBWo50XSTA3
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Prof Richard Betts @richardabetts.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
“it is clear from our weather observations and climate models that human-induced global warming is impacting the UK’s climate” "Since the start of the 21st Century, a new record has been set for UK annual mean temperature no less than six times – in 2002, 2003, 2006, 2014, 2022 and now 2025"
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Prof Richard Betts @richardabetts.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
The scientific evidence is absolutely crystal clear: We are certain the world is warming because we're burning fossil fuels and putting more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere So we have to stop doing that We also need to adapt to the changes we've already caused www.channel4.com/news/uk-alre...
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UK ‘already seeing impact of climate change’, says Met Office scientist
The Met Office announced today that 2025 was the warmest and sunniest year in the UK since records began, beating the previous record set only three years ago.
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Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Early flowing daffs spotted this morning....
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20's Plenty for Us @20splenty.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
The results from Wales and elsewhere show a 25% reduction in casualties. So if you keep a 30mph limit on urban/village roads where pedestrians and cyclists mix with motors you are imposing 1/3 more casualties on your community. It's why Transport Professionals are saying #20splenty
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Delivering 20 _ Making 20mph work
This is our 4th webinar in the series of Delivering 20. This focused, one and a half hour session will unpack the behavioural and cultural factors that shape the…
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Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Fantastic event with a great range of speakers across the UK monitoring community.
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Tommaso Jucker @tommaso-jucker.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
🚨Join the International Dendrometer Network🚨 We're building a community of people using dendrometers to study tree growth, stress, resilience, phenology & more🌳🧪 Join our mailing list for updates, data calls & opportunities: forms.gle/SrdMLcg5BAN9... First meeting is Friday at 10:30CET - join us!
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Kilmaha @kilmaha.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
I don't have to write this week's #positiveforestry, its been done for me. Excellent thread about how woodland management can be so beneficial for a range of outcomes. Good stuff.
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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
We’ve been working with Scottish Forestry to develop a shortlist of 28 productive tree species that will help diversify woodland, strengthen resilience to pests, diseases, and climate change, and guide future investment and management decisions. 💪🌳 🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/jkvB50XjCLs #ForestResearch
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Developing a future productive tree species list for Scotland - Forest Research
Forest Research has created a shortlist of 28 tree species to help diversify and strengthen Scotland’s forests against pests, disease and climate change.
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ICOS RI @icos-ri.eu · 21/10/2025
A study using 26 years of data from the ICOS Ecosystem station Davos, Switzerland, paints an uncertain future ahead for the carbon sink potential of a Norway spruce forest🌲 The lengthy time series of flux data was critical for enabling this study. Read more: www.icos-cp.eu/news-and-eve...
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Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Fantastic PhD opportunity and its based in Yorkshire!
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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
A day in the life of an Applied Biologist... All through #BiologyWeek we'll be showcasing the diverse careers of our applied biology community 🌱 First up join Mirabelle Ostle, a Forest Ecological Advisor for @forestresearchuk.bsky.social, as she walks us through her working day 🌲 #IAmABiologist
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Mathias Disney @matdisney.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Our new perspective on what TLS can (& can't) do in forest research www.nature.com/articles/s41... - led by Eduardo Maeda w lots of great colleagues including @kimcalders.bsky.social @emilyrlines.bsky.social @louiseterryn.bsky.social @benjaminbrede.bsky.social (apols for any I don;t have @ for)
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Expanding forest research with terrestrial LiDAR technology - Nature Communications
This Review highlights how terrestrial laser scanning is transforming forest research by enabling highly detailed 3D measurements of trees, supporting applications in forest ecology, carbon monitoring, and biodiversity assessment.
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Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Great short video featuring Dr Ross Morrison from @ukceh.bsky.social with explaining the importance of carbon flux measurements providing the evidence of conversion to sustainable agriculture.
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Alice Gauthey @a-gthy.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
New PhD position in tree ecophysiology at BiFoR-FACE (Uni of Birmingham) 🌳 Looking at tree carbon and water dynamics under elevated CO2 and warming 🌡️ Start Jan 2026. See more info here: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/376950
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Doctoral Research Fellow - FutureForests - School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences - 106218 - Grade 7
Position Details School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Fixed salary of £49,747 additional allowances may be applicable depe...
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
We've brought together a diverse range of high-quality vegetation plot datasets to form a new National Vegetation Plot Database for Great Britain! Read more: www.ceh.ac.uk/news-and-med... 🌱🌿🧪
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A National Vegetation Plot Database for Great Britain
UKCEH has brought together, for the first time, a diverse range of high-quality vegetation plot datasets to form a new National Vegetation Plot Database for Great Britain – the GBNVPD.
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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 14/08/2025
The BAMS State of the Global Climate report 2024 reveals the year was record-breaking for both atmospheric water vapour levels and global temperature. Find out more in our press release: www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
A graph showing the link between temperature and specific humidity
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Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Fantastic news...
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European Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · 08/08/2025
📆Mark your calendars for this #webinar with two invited speakers, James Rae & Jessica Tierney, on Wednesday, 10 September 2025. They will explore how past natural variations in climate and atmospheric #greenhouse #gases can help estimate Earth’s #climate #sensitivity. 👉 Register here: egu.eu/7UKU6T
Image description: laptop, notepad, pen, and a cup of coffee with text reading:" WEBINAR SERIES. Text reads: "Climate of the Past 20th Anniversary: Greenhouse Gases and Climate Sensitivity for Wednesday on 10 September 2025 at 17:00 . A call to action says "Register now!"
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Andreas Heinemeyer @andreasheinem.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Peatland-ES-UK @sei.org paper on peatland (blanket bog) management. doi.org/10.1016/j.je... Nutrient levels in heather & cotton-grass over time after burning & cutting (young) vs unmanaged (old) heather: Considering implications on carbon & grazing (incl. red grouse). @naturalengland.bsky.social
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Giulio Curioni @giuliocurioni.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
This week we installed soil moisture and stem water sensors in mixed and pure stands of Scots pine and Silver birch. The results will contribute to the #CFP #EXPLORATION project investigating the use of mixed species for drought adaptation: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/climate-chan...
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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
🌳🌲If you have experience in growing mixed-species stands, please complete our survey to inform new mixed-species trials and improve our understanding of drought resilience. Survey link: ow.ly/LpP350WtPMk Project info: ow.ly/1Yth50WtPMn @edinburghuni.bsky.social @forest-protection.bsky.social
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Survey for managers of mixed-species stands to contribute to research into drought resilience - Forest Research
Practitioners who have experience of planting, managing or overseeing a tree species mixture needed to take part in survey, contributing to research into drought resilience.
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Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Remembering the fantastic time I have there discussing all things forestry two years ago. I'm sure that Peter van-Velzen and all the FR team are having such a good time this year...
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Jakub Nowosad @jakubnowosad.com · 16/07/2025
🌲 New R package: forestdata makes it easy to download forestry and land cover data from multiple sources (Copernicus, ESRI, EU-Trees4F, and more). Supports sf, SpatRaster, and tidy outputs. Explore it here: cidree.github.io/forestdata/ #rstats #rspatial #forestry #landcover
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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
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
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Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Loving this latest edition from @methodsinecoevol.bsky.social - a fantastic collection of innovative studies..
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Sylva Foundation @sylva.org.uk · 09/07/2025
The British Woodlands Survey 2025 (BWS2025) is now live - important for all woodland owners, agents, forestry professionals, businesses, land-owning organisations - take part: sylva.org.uk/bws2025 @forestresearchuk.bsky.social #woodlands #trees #resilience #environmentalchange #research
In this latest edition of the respected British Woodlands Survey, researchers want to hear from woodland owners and managers about their experiences, and of their hopes and fears for the future. Environmental change is already altering the ecology of our woodlands, affecting timber prices and productivity, impacting financial sustainability and more. Do you think some of these impacts may be positive as well as negative? Do you think you need better financial support or advice? What are biggest barriers you face in managing your woodland? Would you like to be better connected with others, could information technology support you better? This is your chance to have a say!

The British Woodlands Survey 2025 (BWS2025) is now live and remains open until end August. Taking part is important for all woodland owners, forestry and land agents, forestry professionals, businesses, land-owning organisations, and others.
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