Reposted by Matt WilkinsonRoyal 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 021
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonKevin Watts @watts-km.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Exciting new dataset on 🌳'Trees Outside of Woodlands' in Wales - created by @forestresearchuk.bsky.social datamap.gov.wales/layers/geono...datamap.gov.walesTrees Outside of Woodlands | DataMapWales 045
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonICOS RI @icos-ri.eu · 18/03/2026ICOS 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 001
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonSylva Foundation @sylva.org.uk · 17/03/2026Report 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 055
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonForest 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 #Webinarow.lyWebinar: Understanding drought risk for UK woodland creation and forestry - Forest ResearchHear about new research on how rising drought risk is reshaping UK forestry and the tools being developed to support climate‑smart woodland creation. 033
Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Field 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 000
Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 17/02/2026This 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. 010
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonGiulio Curioni @giuliocurioni.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Yesterday (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. 🌳🧪 0121
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonForest 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 #WomeninSTEMiufro.org3rd Annual Women in Science IUFRO Webinar SeriesIn 2026, IUFRO will be celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with the 3rd annual Women 0188
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonMethods in Ecology and Evolution @methodsinecoevol.bsky.social · 06/02/2026New 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 052
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonBen Long @botbml.bsky.social · 06/02/2026www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...pnas.orgStephen P. Long: Visionary, teacher, and doer | PNASStephen Long pioneered a multidisciplinary approach to advance our knowledge of photosynthesis, by integrating research at the molecular, cellular,... 3209
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonOxford Ecosystems @oxfordecosystems.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Yesterday, @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...oxfordmartin.ox.ac.ukPanel 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… 088
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonForest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 27/01/2026New 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.storymaps.arcgis.comExpanding AgroforestryAn introduction to five exemplar case studies 094
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonUK Environmental Observation Framework @ukeof.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Don’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 055
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonCentre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Our 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 112
Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Registration is now open for the UKEOF - Sensing the Environment Conference 2026 - great range of speakers including FR's Dr Tim Lukins. 010
Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Only 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!forestresearch.gov.ukCareers - Forest ResearchExplore jobs with Forest Research, the UK’s leading scientific organisation for forestry and tree-related research and science. 011
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonGabriel Hemery @gabrielhemery.com · 15/01/2026The 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-... 053
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonRob Yorke @robyorke.bsky.social · 12/01/2026if 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 🧪 3319
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonKevin 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... 072
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonForest 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 036
Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 09/01/2026We are recruiting a Data & Information Lead - great opportunity to join a fantastic team www.forestresearch.gov.uk/about-us/car...forestresearch.gov.ukCurrent Opportunities - Forest ResearchBrowse the latest vacancies and current job opportunities at Forest Research, and apply online. 000
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonICOS RI @icos-ri.eu · 07/01/2026Making 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 023
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonProf 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" 01111
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonProf Richard Betts @richardabetts.bsky.social · 02/01/2026The 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...channel4.comUK ‘already seeing impact of climate change’, says Met Office scientistThe 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. 56829
Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 02/01/2026Early flowing daffs spotted this morning.... 030
Reposted by Matt Wilkinson20's Plenty for Us @20splenty.bsky.social · 21/12/2025The 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 #20splentyvimeo.comDelivering 20 _ Making 20mph workThis 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… 0219
Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Fantastic event with a great range of speakers across the UK monitoring community. 010
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonTommaso 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! 077
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonKilmaha @kilmaha.bsky.social · 13/11/2025I 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. 022
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonForest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 30/10/2025We’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 #ForestResearchow.lyDeveloping a future productive tree species list for Scotland - Forest ResearchForest Research has created a shortlist of 28 tree species to help diversify and strengthen Scotland’s forests against pests, disease and climate change. 031
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonICOS RI @icos-ri.eu · 21/10/2025A 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... 093
Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Fantastic PhD opportunity and its based in Yorkshire! 000
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonAssociation of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 13/10/2025A 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 053
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonMathias Disney @matdisney.bsky.social · 06/10/2025Our 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)nature.comExpanding forest research with terrestrial LiDAR technology - Nature CommunicationsThis 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. 22913
Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Great 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. 012
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonAlice Gauthey @a-gthy.bsky.social · 30/09/2025New 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/376950euraxess.ec.europa.euDoctoral Research Fellow - FutureForests - School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences - 106218 - Grade 7Position 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... 02724
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonUK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 17/09/2025We'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... 🌱🌿🧪ceh.ac.ukA National Vegetation Plot Database for Great BritainUKCEH 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. 1187
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonMet Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 14/08/2025The 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... 25925
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonEuropean 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 025
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonAndreas Heinemeyer @andreasheinem.bsky.social · 07/08/2025Peatland-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 011
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonGiulio Curioni @giuliocurioni.bsky.social · 02/08/2025This 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... 042
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonForest 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.socialow.lySurvey for managers of mixed-species stands to contribute to research into drought resilience - Forest ResearchPractitioners who have experience of planting, managing or overseeing a tree species mixture needed to take part in survey, contributing to research into drought resilience. 055
Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 22/07/2025Remembering 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... 020
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonJakub 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 17928
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonForest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 15/07/2025This 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.socialforestresearch.gov.uk 033
Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Loving this latest edition from @methodsinecoevol.bsky.social - a fantastic collection of innovative studies.. 042
Reposted by Matt WilkinsonSylva Foundation @sylva.org.uk · 09/07/2025The 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 054