Forestry - An Int. Journal of Forest Research

October issue is now out with a collection of 3 special issues on the topics of: 📈 Forest biometrics in the 21st century 🌳 Forestry treescapes 🛰️ Silvilaser Browse the issue here 👇 academic.oup.com/forestry/iss...

Starting out in forestry or arboriculture? Or keen to learn more about the sector? 🌱 Our Early Career Professionals Conference 2026 explores future forests, future workforce and future careers across three webinars. 🔗 Find out more & book: charteredforesters.org/event/early-...

Chaired by Dr Mariella Marzano from Forest Research, the Wildfire Resilience Summit 2026 brings together experts from across forestry, research and land management to explore how we strengthen resilience across the sector. 20 October | Online 🔗 charteredforesters.org/event/wildfi...

Editorial for the special issue: Forest biometrics in the 21st century 🌳 📏 🛰️ Strimbu and Ducey discuss how forest biometrics has moved towards a more integrated, data-rich operational science. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

Growing the future forest 🌱 Join our Nurseries SIG for two days exploring seed sourcing, processing, testing and production, with visits to Forestry England and Forestart sites. 📅 4 & 5 November 📍 Lobslack and Shrewsbury charteredforesters.org/event/growin...

Stand density metrics suitable for natural forest management 🌲 Gao and colleagues propose the first quantitative density metric for natural uneven-aged mixed-species forests in the Chinese mainland. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

UK forestry is already acting on wildfire risk. How can we build on that progress? Join the Wildfire Resilience Summit 2026 on 20 Oct to explore good practice in forest planning, woodland management, fuel management, staff training & partnership working. charteredforesters.org/event/wildfi...

Excellent overview by Katy Dainton @forestresearchuk.bsky.social and coworkers including @planthealthscot.bsky.social sector leads. Useful resource for UK foresters @theicf.bsky.social

New review out on insect pests impacting British trees and forests 🪲 Dainton et al. synthesize the latest available evidence on pest pressure, dynamics and management for insects impacting Britain's forests to help inform future research and policy. Read here 👇 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

From forestry frameworks to the frontline: Ahimbisibwe et al. use qualitative methods to explore a decentralised forestry governance framework for forestry extension in Uganda. 🌳 Read more here: doi.org/10.1093/fore...

Join our free Introduction to Technical Membership webinar to learn about the TME process, application and resources, with a live demo of the application dashboard. 📅 Webinar: 8 October 📝 TME registration: 1 February Sign up for webinar: charteredforesters.org/event/introd...

Out now: Finding the source of seed stands 📍 Iovieno and colleagues investigate the proximal genetic origin and diversity patterns of the nine Italian Douglas-fir seed stands. Read here 👇 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

Carbon stock estimations 📈 Carle et al. estimate carbon stocks in tropical forests using height allometry models and within-species trait variation data. More here 👇 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

The untapped potential of bark as a renewable energy source ♻️ Ezzati et al. explore the untapped residues from bark content in fast-growing plantations as a potential source of renewable energy. Read more about their modelling approach here 👇 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

#MembersHour is back next week, with three sessions open for bookings exploring key issues across forestry and arboriculture. 🔎 Find out more about upcoming sessions and book your place via our events page: charteredforesters.org/forestry-arb...

Carbon stock estimations 📈 Carle et al. estimate carbon stocks in tropical forests using height allometry models and within-species trait variation data. More here 👇 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

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Hot off the press: "Canopy gap dynamics contribute to drought-induced defoliation in European beech" 🌳 Rieder et al. assessed how the variability in canopy gap size and structure affected leaf loss of beech trees during the 2018/2019 drought in Bavaria, Germany. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

Hot off the press: "Canopy gap dynamics contribute to drought-induced defoliation in European beech" 🌳 Rieder et al. assessed how the variability in canopy gap size and structure affected leaf loss of beech trees during the 2018/2019 drought in Bavaria, Germany. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

Learning from forestry in New South Wales 👇️ Karen Batten shares her halfway update from the Young Professional Foresters’ Exchange Programme 2026, covering eucalyptus and softwood production, wildfire recovery, data-led forestry and more. 🔗 charteredforesters.org/karen-batten...

What is the best way to measure the volume of wood stacks? 🪵 Moik and colleagues evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of LiDAR-based and photo-optical methods for measuring wood stacks. Read more here 👇 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

How does the type of disturbance affect forage habitat for large forest mammals over decades? 🐻🔥 Best and colleagues use forest growth models to assess long-term forage habitat dynamics after timber harvest and wildfire for caribou, moose, and bears in Alberta, Canada. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

Side effects of a forest carbon rent policy 🌲📈 @aaporautiainen.bsky.social et al. analysed the side effects of a carbon rent policy on nutrient loads and soil green house gas emissions in Finland. Read more about their modelling approach and potential policy implications 👇 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

First European record of the East Asian bark beetle on white mulberry 🪲 Pastirčák et al. use morphological trait and molecular analyses to document the occurrence of the East Asian bark beetle on the culturally and economically important tree species in Slovakia. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

What can UK forestry learn from Tasmania? Halfway through his three-month placement with Sustainable Timber Tasmania, Fergus Simister shares his experiences of the Young Professional Foresters' Exchange Programme. Read the halfway blog: charteredforesters.org/halfway-upda...

New research out: A new model for estimating tree diameter distributions 📊 Georgakis et al. present the Trivariate Compositional Fay–Herriot (TriCompFH) model which has practical applications for bridging forest inventory data with silvicultural decision-making. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

We're pleased to introduce two new Special Interest Groups (SIGs): 🌍 International and 🌱 Silviculture. Our SIGs bring members together to share knowledge, build networks and support professional development across forestry and arboriculture. Find out more: charteredforesters.org/who-we-are/s...

Mistletoe maps 📍 Walas et al. use species distribution modelling to map pine mistletoe hotspots across 403 forest districts in Poland. Read more about their study and recommendations for forest management 👇 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

Mistletoe maps 📍 Walas et al. use species distribution modelling to map pine mistletoe hotspots across 403 forest districts in Poland. Read more about their study and recommendations for forest management 👇 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

How does thinning impact the eco-physiology of canopies across scales? 🌲📈 Cachinero-Vivar and colleagues present a multi-trait and multi-scale monitoring framework to evaluate thinning trials in two mediterranean pines. Read more about their approach here: doi.org/10.1093/fore...

Trees and urban forests can make our cities cooler, greener, healthier and happier places to live. They even act as air filters, improving air quality for city dwellers! #CleanAirNow #GreenCities #GenerationRestoration #ElNiño

Out now: Overcoming barriers to applying deep learning to fine woody debris mapping. 🍂 Fakhri and Fassnacht lay out a workflow to train a deep learning-based model able to map fine woody debris using synthetic training data only. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

July issue is out! Articles include: 🛰️ Predicting forest age using airborne laser scanning data ⬇️ Reducing overharvest risk in the Brazilian Amazon 💦 Adaptive water use strategies in pines 🌳 Trait-environment interactions in subtropical seasonal trees. And more: academic.oup.com/forestry/iss...

Upcoming events – bookings now open 🌳 We’re taking a short break from events in August, but we’ll be back in September with a programme of events for the rest of the year. Visit our Events Calendar to find out more: charteredforesters.org/forestry-arb...

July issue is out! Articles include: 🛰️ Predicting forest age using airborne laser scanning data ⬇️ Reducing overharvest risk in the Brazilian Amazon 💦 Adaptive water use strategies in pines 🌳 Trait-environment interactions in subtropical seasonal trees. And more: academic.oup.com/forestry/iss...

Drivers of leaf litter decomposition 🍂 A study by Mancinelli and colleagues assessed effect of leaf non-structural carbohydrate content on litter decomposition in mixed tree plantations. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

Out now: Naseri et al. evaluate artificial intelligence–based deep learning models for crown dieback and dead trees detection from digital aerial images. 🛰️🌳 Read more here 👇 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

Out now: Naseri et al. evaluate artificial intelligence–based deep learning models for crown dieback and dead trees detection from digital aerial images. 🛰️🌳 Read more here 👇 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

We're proud to have contributed to the new Guidelines for Respectful and Constructive Engagement in Forestry Management (Scotland), published by Confor 🤝 Read more: charteredforesters.org/helping-shap...

Help us inspire the next generation of tree professionals 🌱 Our Springpod virtual work experience with the Forestry Commission is introducing young people to forestry & arboriculture as a real career path. Find out more: www.springpod.com/virtual-work...

Heatwaves are in the news, but how are trees impacted? 🌡️ Sheppard and colleagues investigated the effect of high temperatures on seedling survival in 7 key conifer species of the Acadian Forest of eastern Canada. 🌱📉 Read here: doi.org/10.1093/fore...

It's Invasive Species Week 🌿 Invasive non-native species threaten tree health, biodiversity and woodland resilience. Tree professionals play a key role in preventing their spread through vigilance, reporting and good biosecurity. Find out more at www.nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-d...

Identifying forest stand susceptibility to bark beetle outbreaks 🪲 🛰️ Candotti and Tomelleri use remote sensing-derived indices to assess drivers of bark beetle infestations in the alpine region of South Tyrol. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

Yet one more reason to protect forests, #ForPeopleForPlanet. 💚

Ash dieback dynamics 🍂 Schertler and colleagues review recent studies on the resistance and tolerance mechanisms of common ash against the ash dieback pathogen (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus). They also discuss the relevance to ash conservation and breeding programs. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

Forests as hydrological regulators 🌳🌧️ Deng et al. examine the interaction between soil water and rainfall events in headwater forests in China. Read more about their study and implications for forest management 👇 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

Forests as hydrological regulators 🌳🌧️ Deng et al. examine the interaction between soil water and rainfall events in headwater forests in China. Read more about their study and implications for forest management 👇 doi.org/10.1093/fore...

Cross-sector collaboration in forest policy in the Republic of Korea. Kim et al. use the Collective Impact framework to assess how different actors involved in Korean forest policy change over time. 📈 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/fore...