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Future of UK Treescapes

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The Future of UK Treescapes is a research programme aiming to help #climate resilience, #biodiversity and community involvement through and in the UK's #forests and #woodlands. www.uktreescapes.org.

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Amelia Hood @milliehood.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
🌳 Looking forward to presenting this at the Britain’s Forest Future Conference on 17th and 18th November I’ll be speaking alongside other researchers and practitioners exploring the future of trees, woodlands and forests in the UK 👉 Hope to see you there britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event
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Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Next week, we will be hosting “Britain’s Forest Future: Research-Practice Exchange” alongside #Defra and @uktreescapes.bsky.social 🌳 Keep an eye on our social media channels to find out more 👀 #BritainsForestFuture #KnowledgeExchange #TreeHealth @forestresearchuk.bsky.social @rbgkew.bsky.social
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Forests are important to humans, not just as carbon sinks or for biodiversity, but also for wellbeing. Our Impact & Insights Note explores research from from Connected Treescapes on the value of treescapes for our mental and physical health 🌳🍃 . Read here: buff.ly/Ss5cNn6
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
It's getting close to our end-of programme conference, sponsored and organised by Defra, Centre for Forest Protection and us. You can still book tickets on this link: buff.ly/ARiBDZi 20% discount for five or more people.
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Our programme is unique in combining interdisciplinary perspectives to produce insights into the ecology & meaning of treescapes. Here we present Membra's many arts-based activities, undertaken in collaboration with Walking Forest arts collective 🌳🎭. Read our Note here: buff.ly/a56FD2A
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Julia Koricheva @juliakoricheva.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Another nice output from TreE_PlaNat project @uktreescapes.bsky.social: a video on integrating natural processes into woodland creation has just been released www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0N2...
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Integrating natural processes into woodland creation
YouTube video by TreE PlaNat
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
We have known for a while that river tree planting is a great way to reduce flood risks in certain food-prone areas. But what is the best way of planting them for maximum effect? Our project CASTOR produced this Impact & Insights Note which explains how. Read the full note: buff.ly/gsWce64 🌐
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Deer browsing threatens the UK's woodland expansion targets - deer, lovely as they are, eat young trees & saplings. A UK treescapes projects, iDeer, developed an interactive decision support tool that protects our beautiful deer population while growing our forests. Read the Note: buff.ly/X0tG1v1
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Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
There is still time to book your ticket for Britain's Forest Future: Research-Practice Exchange 🌳 📅 17 & 18 Nov 2025 📍 Durham Book 5 or more tickets and receive 20% off – no code required, it’s applied directly at the checkout! 🎫 🔗 Find out more: britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Over 900 people have now viewed our film, The Wonder of Treescapes, which creatively showcases some of our wonderful projects along with poetry and hopeful narratives about the meaning of trees to our future. Don't miss your chance to see it too! buff.ly/V5icsaz
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Digital Voices worked with primary school children to create an urban tree-inspired Roblox game. We know that being in nature encourages an attachment to it. But is this true of videogames too? Read our Impact & Insights Note: buff.ly/B7Nftyc #education #nature #treescapes
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Brent Emerson @brentcemerson.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
!!! www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Archived natural DNA samplers reveal four decades of biodiversity change across the tree of life - Nature Ecology & Evolution
This study explores four decades of biodiversity change across the tree of life in Germany’s terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems by sequencing standardized biota samples from a long-term pollution monitoring archive.
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
The Future of UK Treescapes has always sought to highlight the benefits of #nature for community #wellbeing. Our project Connected Treescapes explored the emotional value of nature connectedness. Read the Note here: buff.ly/oRgH6S1
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
It's up! What, you may ask? Well, we finally have our agenda for our upcoming conference, Britain's Forest Future. We're also doing discounts for block bookings. Find the agenda and contact us here:
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Britain’s Forest Future: Research-Practice Exchange
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
We've been featured in the latest edition of the Global Ecology Feed @global-ecology.bsky.social. Check it out here (and sign up!). globalecologybs.github.io/feeddigest.g...
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bluesky Global Ecology Feed Digest #34
Curated digest of the bluesky Global Ecology feed on biodiversity, ecosystems & conservation at large scales. Terrestrial, freswater & marine realms.
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
BIFoR-FACE facility for temperate forests is wishing to recruit three Doctoral Research Fellows (PhD students) with a fantastic salary, benefits and mobility allowance under the MSCA ITN project called FutureForests. Find it on this link: futureforests.uk/team/
Forest walk in low light.
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Our Impact & Insights Note from our project Connected Treescapes highlights the importance of diversity and connectivity to woodland invertebrates - animals without a backbone, like snails, worms and butterflies 🪱🐌🦋. 🌐 Read the Note here: buff.ly/lQaWMl1
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Diversity is good for #woodlands and #forests helping to support more #biodiversity. But there are different approaches we can take and that's where good science comes in. If you want to find out more, come to our conference on the 17th/18th November buff.ly/H7tPsc7 🌐
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Global Ecology 🌐 @global-ecology.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
🌐 Global Ecology feed Digest #33, Sept 22-29, 23 posts! ✨For the lazy (yes we are!) & friends who don't like social media but might benefit from this feed, here’s a DIGEST crafted with 💚 for you to share 👉 globalecologybs.github.io/feeddigest.g... DM if you want to receive the link weekly 🌍🦤🦑🪴🍁🧪
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bluesky Global Ecology Feed Digest #33
Curated digest of the bluesky Global Ecology feed on biodiversity, ecosystems & conservation at large scales. Terrestrial, freswater & marine realms.
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Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
📢 BRITAIN'S FOREST FUTURE: RESEARCH-PRACTICE EXCHANGE 🌳 Join us for the most significant forest and woodland research, policy and practice knowledge-exchange event in 2025! 📍 Durham 📅 17 & 18 November 2025 🔗 Find out more and book your place: britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Here is our second top message from all the projects of the Future of UK Treescapes programme - the science of #epigenetics and why that matters for growing and preserving our #forests and #woodlands 🌐 Want to here more? Come to our conference in November: buff.ly/H7tPsc7
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
The UK is launching a massive tree planting programme, with two new national forests & planting millions of new trees. But what is the best way to grow forests? Is it by planting new trees or by allowing trees to spread naturally, or a combination of both? Read the research: buff.ly/BVH4ioz 🌐
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Calling all foresters, woodland managers, ecologists, farmers & anyone involved in growing the UK's treescapes. Join us for Britain's Forest Future: Research-Practice Exchange in leafy Durham on the 17th and 18th November 2025. Find out more and book now before tickets go: buff.ly/H7tPsc7 🌐
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Julia Koricheva @juliakoricheva.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Impact and insight note from TreE_PlaNat @uktreescapes.bsky.social project is out! Natural colonisation can successfully create structurally diverse woodlands and can be combined with tree planting to reduce the uncertainty of using natural processes alone www.uktreescapes.org/wp-content/u...
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
#Agroforestry is an important tool in the arsenal of farming, protecting soils and livestock against climate change. So why aren't farmers adopting it, and what should policymakers do? Our latest note by @milliehood.bsky.social has some answers. Read the note on this link buff.ly/VqBQXFU
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Our research programme produced some incredible insights, which we brought together as ten top messages that will transform treescapes in the UK. Here's number 1 - preparing for #climatechange. What do we need to do to ensure resilience? 🌐🌳🌏
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Julia Koricheva @juliakoricheva.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Our new #TreeDivNet paper led by Hernán Serrano-León is out in @globalchangebio.bsky.social! Using data from 9 forest diversity experiments across Europe, we showed that tree diversity effects on tree growth responses strengthened during consecutive drought years dx.doi.org/10.1111/gcb....
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constizo.bsky.social @constizo.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Our new study in @science.org shows that over half of forests have become more fragmented since 2000, threatening biodiversity and climate. Brilliantly led by @yibiaozou.bsky.social as part of his PhD — and a huge team effort from @crowtherlab.bsky.social 👏 doi.org/10.1126/scie...
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
There are a myriad of ways that trees have shaped human behaviour, from shaping sleep to using its products to power our consciousness and societies, as this article shows. In turn, our behaviours can help trees perform vital functions such as pollination. Read the article here:
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The genius of trees: how forests have shaped humanity, from chocolate cravings to our ability to dream
Since our early ancestors came down from the canopy, we may think we have learned how to live without trees. But our lives remain intertwined in incredible ways
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
This Treescapes project explored and applied treescapes research in collaboration with farming and landscape professionals from the Chilterns National Landscape and beyond. Here are the stand out findings. To read more, see our Impact & Insights Note on this link: buff.ly/LgZ4SkG
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Expanding treescapes needs community buy in. What's the best way of achieving this? One of our projects found that storytelling and citizen mapping was the best way, and both of these achieved different, beneficial results. Here's what they found 👇. You can read more on this link: buff.ly/ZaOsN0u
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Our project STAND worked with upland stakeholders to gauge their views on treescape expansion and found surprising levels of support for some expansion of trees in upland areas. Read STAND's Impact & Insights Note for more ~ buff.ly/gP4Qj5e
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 28/08/2025
Have you wondered, "What is a Tree?"🌳 Discover the meanings trees hold for people & nature in this documentary🎥 by @uktreescapes.bsky.social   Understandings of how nature contributes to good quality of life vary. - @ipbes.net #ValuesAssessment🌍🧪
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Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Want to be the first to hear about new treescapes research and the latest on our upcoming event in November? 🌳🍃 Sign up to our monthly mailing list - we have a few spaces available! 📧 Sign up form: buff.ly/02AMOSb
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
"Element by element, trees have learned to control water, air, fire and the ground beneath us, as well as fungi, plants, animals, and even people, shaping them according to their own “tree-ish” agenda." This book review shows how important trees are to the world.
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The Genius of Trees by Harriet Rix review – how trees rule the world
The story of how the Earth, and human beings, have been shaped more than we know by these forces of nature
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
A challenge for nature protection is how to encourage citizens to value and protect nature. Our project, Branching Out, created citizens panels to explore the value of trees and how far this could encourage more participation. Here's what they found....🌳 Read our I&I Note👉 buff.ly/1OUeTRJ
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
If you are looking for some fascinating, creative and hopeful viewing during the summer holidays, then our film might fit the brief. It directs our attention towards solutions to ecological and societal pressures on our #forests and #woodlands, & how to make a difference.
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The Wonder Of Treescapes
What if the story we've been telling ourselves is incomplete? For too long, we've focused on what's being destroyed. But across the world, in quiet corners and forgotten places, a different…
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ForestPaths Project @forestpaths.eu · 18/08/2025
📽️ An insightful video linking forest management to tree species diversity has been shared by @uktreescapes.bsky.social. 👀Watch it below to discover the range of factors stakeholders should consider in this context: #FutureForests #Biodiversity #EcosystemServices
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Watch this detailed video explainer of the latest research in forest diversification management techniques, including continuous cover, natural regeneration and enrichment planting, and the complexities within each of them. #forestry #biodiversity 🌐
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Which woodland management techniques increase tree species diversity? A DiversiTree film
A summary of findings from the DiversiTree project - 'Diversifying our woodlands to increase resilience'. Combining microbiology, ecology and social science to examine the role of tree species…
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Encouraging diversity within forests has important payoffs for #climate resilience and #biodiversity. However, how to go about creating this is not a simple matter. Our new research note looks at species diversity, genetic diversity & epigenetic influences 🌐 Read the Note here 👉 buff.ly/FQR0wGX
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Our research project, MEMBRA, has produced this amazing document summarising their epigenetic, policy and arts-based thinking, expressed in the concept of 'The Remembering Forest'. Vital reading for understanding how our forests and societies can survive ecological pressures.🌐
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
For ecologists, forest researchers and #forest/#woodland practitioners, there’s a must-attend event coming up in November. Britain’s Forest Future is a collaborative conference that may help shape the conversation about Britain’s forests, woodlands and trees for years to come 🌳🌏🌐 .
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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 31/07/2025
In December 2024, Denmark embarked on an ambitious plan to cut carbon emissions and restore 250,000 hectares (617,763 acres) or almost 6% of the country into forested area. One local initiative is afforesting agricultural land, where nature is being allowed to take its course — with some help.
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Ambitious Denmark project starts farm-to-forest conversion
In December 2024, Denmark embarked on an ambitious plan to cut carbon emissions and restore 250,000 hectares (617,763 acres) or almost 6% of the country into forested area. One local initiative is…
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Connectivity brings benefits for biodiversity and woodland health. But there’s more to know about how best to leverage these benefits 🌳🍃 Read this research from our Connected Treescapes project to find out more: buff.ly/KATrCUV
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Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
SAVE THE DATE Britain’s Forest Future: Research-Practice Exchange 📅17 – 18 Nov 2025 📍Ramside Hall Hotel Durham Join us for this knowledge transfer event, meet with leading researchers, practitioners and policymakers to dig into the science and stories behind UK Treescapes.
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Kate Pahl @katepahl.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
This is a wonderful resource @uktreescapes.bsky.social treescapes-voices.mmu.ac.uk/2025/07/29/a...
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A Guide to Caring for Your Trees  - Treescapes Voices
Drawings and messages inspired by Year 3 children from Lindow Community Primary school
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Our project STAND worked with local stakeholders to identify opportunities for upland (hills) woodland expansion. Stakeholders recognise the benefits of upland woodland expansion, but have preferences around how this will be done. #treescapes #ecology buff.ly/BYwE2VE
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
SAVE THE DATE Britain’s Forest Future: Research-Practice Exchange 📅18 – 19 November 2025 🌐Ramside Hall Hotel Durham Delve into the science & stories behind UK Treescapes at this two day event. To register your interest email treescapesevents@glos.ac.uk #UKTreescapes #ForestryResearch #SaveTheDate
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
How the #arts can help negotiate conflict and #polarisation... Read out latest Impact & Insights Note, which looks at the making of Three Words for Forest from 30 interviews with #foresters. Moving and real 💚 Find it here: buff.ly/GRXitmV
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Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
What's happening to the UK's ancient forests? Nothing good. Saplings are not thriving and larger trees are dying at an increased rate 🌐 Read our Impact & Insights Note on our research, and what we can do buff.ly/jFEeUhK . You can also read about it in The Guardian: buff.ly/rRKqqN1
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