Forest Research scientists provide a number of research and consultancy services, both in the UK and internationally. Some services are fee-based and others are free.
In addition we undertake collaborative bids with other research providers.
Our forestry based services include:
- Ecological research services
- Presentations at workshops and field events and advice by phone and e-mail and visits to give individual advice in context on:
- Suitability of sites for restoring peatland habitats
- Lowland woodland restoration
- Managing existing open habitats and restoring priority open habitats.
- Priority species management
- Deer and stock management in forests and woodlands
- Grey squirrel management and control, and red squirrel conservation
- Protecting trees from wildlife impacts
- Risks from alien invasive species
- Surveys:
- Identification of Sphagnum Moss species and advice on conservation management
- DNA analysis:
- Molecular genotyping of tree species (eg. black poplar)
- Real-time PCR tests to differentiate between animal species from droppings and scats (e.g. fox vs pine marten; black grouse, red grouse and capercaillie.
- GIS analysis:
- Habitat network mapping
- Advice on interpreting habitat network maps used by Forestry Commission Wales and Forestry Commission Scotland
- Incorporation of habitat network mapping into spatial planning
- Facilities for testing physical barriers, chemical and physical deterrents against:
- Grey Squirrels
- Rabbits
- Roe deer
- Muntjac deer
- Presentations at workshops and field events and advice by phone and e-mail and visits to give individual advice in context on:
- Environmental research services
- Expert advice in environmental research fields
- Chemical analysis of plant tissue, soil and water samples
- Environmental impact assessments
- Physical environmental sustainability audits (site/forest specific)
- Catchment based critical load assessments
- Brown field site investigations
- Soil-forming material advisory service for land reclamation
- Testing service for novel products/amendments for land reclamation
- Research forests
- Conduct studies in a known context with access to the forests (in Hampshire and Gwynedd) and their historic scientific data
- Social research services
- Advice on the design and conduct of social research
- Research project design and management
- Advice on social forestry issues
- Technical development services
- Evaluation and development work on forestry and associated operations.
- Technical services (fieldwork and nursery services)
- Technical and environmental services to scientists, woodland managers and land based industries
- Tree Health Diagnostic and Advisory Service
Our customers include:
- UK Government departments
- European Union
- UK research councils
- Commercial organisations
- Private individuals
- Charities.
For further information
If you require further information or wish to contract us to perform research or for any of the above services then:
- See the respective web pages, for example related to the area of consultancy or research that you require, where you will find the appropriate contact details or
- Email us at research.info@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or
- Complete the on-line information request form or
- Contact our Business Development Manager at the address below.
Alison Melvin
Business Development Manager
Forest Research
Alice Holt Lodge
Farnham
Surrey GU10 4LH
Tel: 01420 22255 (direct: 01420 526217)
Fax:01420 520417