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Kate is a forestry and climate change scientist developing applied research in climate change adaptation, mitigation, and woodland creation and ecosystem service provision. Kate is the Programme Manager for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero – Forest Research Memorandum of Understanding (DESNZ-FR MOU) delivering research on climate change mitigation to support Net Zero Policies.

Kate leads Forest Research’s modelling work to UKCEH for the Defra EVAST and Welsh Government ERAMMP Projects, bringing expertise in Forest Research’s Ecological Site Classification Model (ESC), forest management, and model integration with the CARBINE forest accounting model and forest economic assessments. Kate is an R-modeller and is supporting the development of ESC using UKCP18 CHESSCAPES data. Kate is a Work Area Co-lead for SIS Programme 1.

Programme Manager
Mensuration, growth and yield

Forest Research

620 Bristol Business Park

Coldharbour Lane

Bristol

BS16 1EJ

Other Research

Environmental Value Assessment Scenario Tool (EVAST)

EVAST simulates the potential effects of policy on ecosystem service stocks, flows and values for Defra’s key priority areas of Biodiversity, Net Zero, Water Quality and Air Quality.

Forest Research Climate Change Hub

The Climate Change Hub brings together information and practical guidance about protecting our UK woodlands and forests from the impacts and risks due to the changing climate through adaptive practice.

ERAMMP National Forest in Wales Evidence Pack for Welsh Government

The National Forest Evidence Review was commissioned by Welsh Government from ERAMMP (UKCEH lead Environment and Rural Affairs Monitoring and Modelling Programme) and co-led by Forest Research to provide key evidence of potential benefits and disbenefits of woodland creation, woodland expansion and managing undermanaged woodland, to provide an evidence base to inform the development of a National Forest for Wales. The main report is supported by 8 Annex Reports.

Quantifying the sustainable forestry carbon cycle (QFORC)

Research to assess the influence of different factors on the potential for carbon sequestration that could be realized by creating different types of woodland.

Ecological Site Classification (ESC) – Forest Research

Ecological Site Classification (ESC) is a decision support system and model to support the selection of tree species that are ecologically suited to particular sites.

Expanding Agroforestry

The Expanding Agroforestry project aims to synthesise available evidence on agroforestry to address key policy questions, and to carry out research to collect the underpinning empirical evidence necessary to extend the evidence base.

ClimateXChange

Research to support forest adaptation policy and support Scotland’s forestry sector adapt to climate change (completed).

Peer reviewed journal articles

Peer reviewed papers

Harrison, P.A, Beauchamp, K., Cooper, J., Dickie, I., Fitch, A., Gooday, R., Hollaway, M., Holman, I.P., Hunt, M., Jones, L., Mondain-Monval, T., Sandars, D., Siriwardena, G., Seaton, F., Smart, S.M., Thomas, A., West, B., Whittaker, F., Carnell, D., Matthews, R.W., Neupauer, S., Saraev, V., Scheffler, J., Trembath, P., Vieno, M., Williams, A.C., Dunford-Brown, R. (2023) An Adaptable Integrated Modelling Platform to Support Rapidly Evolving Agricultural and Environmental Policy , Environmental Modelling and Software (SSRN preprint) https://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4408349

Thomas, A., Cosby, B.J., Gooday, R., Lyons, H., Siriwardena, G., Kettel, E., Matthews, R., Beauchamp, K., Petr, M., Emmett, B.A. (2021) Rapid adaptive modelling for policy support towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals: Brexit and the livestock sector in Wales Environmental Science & Policy 125. 21-31 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2021.08.009

Ray, D., & Petr, M., Mullett, M., Bathgate, S., & Marchi, M., & Beauchamp, K. (2019). A simulation-based approach to assess forest policy options under biotic and abiotic climate change impacts: A case study on Scotland’s National Forest Estate. Forest Policy and Economics. 103. 17-27 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.forpol.2017.10.010

Beauchamp, K., Mencuccini, M., Perks, M and Gardiner, B. (2012). The regulation of sapwood area, water transport and heartwood formation in Sitka spruce (PDF-665K). Plant Ecology and Diversity.

Harmer, R., Morgan, G. and Beauchamp, K. (2010). Restocking with broadleaved species during the conversion of Tsuga Heterophylla plantations to native woodland using natural regeneration. European Journal of Forest Research. 130 (2) 161-171. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10342-010-0418-8

Contract and project reports

Beauchamp, K., Morison, JL. (2022) Information Note: Forest Management Planning to Reduce Wildfire Risk in Scotland, ClimateXChange Report for Scottish Forestry

Saraev, V., Low, WH., Beauchamp, K., Perks, M. (2022) The potential for agroforestry to reduce net GHG emissions in Scotland through the Woodland Carbon Code ClimateXChange Report for Scottish Forestry

Harrison P.A., Dunford R., Beauchamp K., Cooper J.M., Cooper J., Dickie I., Fitch A., Gooday R., Hollaway M., Holman I., Jones L., Matthews R., Mondain-Monval T., Norris, D., Sandars D., Seaton F., Siriwardena G., Smart S., Thomas A., Trembath P., Vieno M., Williams A., Whittaker F., Bell, C. (2022). Environment and Rural Affairs Monitoring & Modelling Programme ERAMMP Report-60: ERAMMP Integrated Modelling Platform (IMP) Land Use Scenarios. Report to Welsh Government

Harrison P.A., Dunford R., Beauchamp K., Cooper J.M., Cooper J., Dickie I., Fitch A., Gooday R., Hollaway M., Holman I., Jones L., Matthews R., Mondain-Monval T., Norris, D., Sandars D., Seaton F., Siriwardena G., Smart S., Thomas A., Trembath P., Vieno M., Williams A., Whittaker F., Bell, C. (2022). Environment and Rural Affairs Monitoring & Modelling Programme ERAMMP Report-60a,b ERAMMP Integrated Modelling Platform (IMP) Land Use Scenarios Slide Packs and Land Use Scenarios QA AnnexReport to Welsh Government

Matthews, R.W., Henshall, P., Beauchamp, K., Gruffudd, H., Hogan, G., Mackie, E., Sayce, Marc. & Morison, JL. (2022) Quantifying the Sustainable Forestry Carbon Cycle (QFORC) Summary Report. Report for Scottish Forestry

Beauchamp, K. & Jenkins, T. (2021) Woodland Creation in Wales Report for the Wales Land Management Forum, Natural Resources Wales, and Welsh Government

Beauchamp, K. (2021) Adaptation Implementation Frameworks for Scotland’s Forestry Sector, ClimateXChange Report for Scottish Forestry

Thomas, A., Gooday, R., Lyons, H., Dickie, I., Kettel, E., Beauchamp, K., Matthews, R., Petr, M., Fitch, A., Jones, L. Siriwardena, G., Emmet, B., Accos, J. (2021) Rapid Adaptive Modelling for Policy Support towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals: regional variation in opportunity for agri-environment schemes in Wales Science of the Total Environment

Beauchamp, K., Jenkins, T.A.R., Alison, J., Bathgate, S., Bell, C., Braban, C., Broome, A., Bursnell, M., Burton, V., Dickie, I., Doick, K.J., Evans, C.D., Fitch, A., Griffiths, R., Hall, C., Healey, J.R., Jones, L., Keith, A.M., Kerr, G., Kuyer, J., Maskell, L.C., Matthews, R.W., Morison, J., Nicoll, B., Nisbet, T., O’Brien, L., Old, G.H., Pagella, T., Perks, M.P., Robinson, D.A., Saraev, V., Smart, S.M., Smith, A.R., Siriwardena, G.M., Swetnam, R., Thomas, A.R.C., Tye, A., Valatin, G., Warren-Thomas, E.M., Wong, J. & Emmett, B.A. (2020). Environment and Rural Affairs Monitoring & Modelling Programme (ERAMMP). ERAMMP Report-32: National Forest in Wales – Evidence Review. Report to Welsh Government

Beauchamp, K., Alison, J., Broome, A., Burton, V., Griffiths, R., Keith, A.M., Maskell, L.C., Siriwardena, G. & Smart, S.M. (2020). Environment and Rural Affairs Monitoring & Modelling Programme (ERAMMP). ERAMMP Report-33: National Forest in Wales – Evidence Review Annex-1: Biodiversity. Report to Welsh Government

Beauchamp, K., Bathgate, S., Burton, V., Jenkins, T.A.R., Morison, J., Nicoll, B. & Perks, M.P. (2020). Environment and Rural Affairs Monitoring & Modelling Programme (ERAMMP). ERAMMP Report-35: National Forest in Wales – Evidence Review Annex-3: Future-proofing our Woodland. Report to Welsh Government

Beauchamp, K., O’Brien, L., Hall, C., Dickie, I., Swetnam, R., Jenkins, T.A.R., Doick, K.J., Nisbet, T.R., Old. G., Evans, C.D., Nicoll, B., Jones, L., Braban, C., Robinson, D.A., Burton, V, Tye, A., Smith, A.R., Pagella, T. & Perks, M.P. (2020). Environment and Rural Affairs Monitoring & Modelling Programme (ERAMMP). ERAMMP Report-37: National Forest in Wales – Evidence Review Annex-5: Ecosystem Services. Report to Welsh Government

Saraev, V., Beauchamp, K., Bursnell, M., Fitch, A., Kuyer, J., Thomas, A., Dickie, I., Jones, L., Valatin, G. & Wong, J. (2020). Environment and Rural Affairs Monitoring & Modelling Programme (ERAMMP). ERAMMP Report-38: National Forest in Wales – Evidence Review Annex-6: Economics and Natural Capital Accounting. Report to Welsh Government

Emmett, B.A., Beauchamp, K., Jenkins, T.A.R., Alison, J., Bathgate, S., Bell, C., Braban, C., Broome, A., Bursnell, M., Burton, V., Dickie, I., Doick, K.J., Evans, C.D., Fitch, A., Griffiths, R., Hall, C., Healey, J.R., Jones, L., Keith, A.M., Kerr, G., Kuyer, J., Maskell, L.C., Matthews, R.W., Morison, J., Nicoll, B., Nisbet, T.R., O’Brien, L., Old, G.H., Pagella, T., Perks, M.P, Robinson, D.A., Saraev, V., Smart, S.M., Smith, A.R., Siriwardena, G.M., Swetnam, R., Thomas, A.R.C., Tye, A., Valatin, G., Warren Thomas, E.M. & Wong, J. (2020). Environment and Rural Affairs Monitoring & Modelling Programme (ERAMMP). ERAMMP Report-39: National Forest in Wales – Evidence Review Annex-7: Integrated Assessment. Report to Welsh Government

Beauchamp, K. (2018) The Role of Contingency Planning in Climate Change Adaptation for the Forestry Sector in Scotland ClimateXChange Report for Scottish Forestry

Locatelli, T., Davies, S. Nicoll, B. Beauchamp, K. (2018) Lessons on risk management from the finance sector for climate change adaptation in Scotland’s forestry sector ClimateXChange Report for Scottish Forestry

Nicoll, B., Beauchamp, K., Cottrell, J., Kerr, G., Lee, S., Mason, B., McKay, H., Victoria Stokes, V., Forest Research (2018) Adaption strategies to build resilience to pests, diseases and climatic risks in Scotland’s forest resource. Evidence paper and workshop to Forestry Commission Scotland

Beauchamp, K. (2017) Climate Change Impacts on Scotland’s Forestry Supply Chain. ClimateXChange Report for Scottish Forestry

Ray, D. Bathgate, B., Beauchamp, K. (2016) Ecosystem Goods and Service Simulation and Analysis of the National Forest Estate and Forest Districts. Report for C&FS and Forestry Commission Scotland.

Harmer, R., Beauchamp, K. and Morgan, G. (2011). Natural regeneration in western hemlock plantations on ancient woodland sites (PDF-529K). Forestry Commission Research Note 11.

Trade journal and newsletter articles

Beauchamp, K., Bathgate, S., Ray, D., Nicoll, B. (2016) Forest ecosystem service delivery under future climate scenarios and adaptation management options: a case study in central Scotland Scottish Forestry. Volume 70, No. 3, Autumn/Winter 2016

Beauchamp, K. (2016) How diverse is your forest? Chartered Forester Autumn/Winter 2016

Presentations

Climate Change Resilience for Productive Forestry, Institute of Chartered Foresters Study Tour (2022)

Forest Management for Wildfire in Wales, Royal Welsh Agricultural Show CONFOR Tent (2022)

Beauchamp, K. (2014) Adapting Scotland’s Forests to a Changing Climate. AFORCE International Workshop on forest adaptation to climate change, Paris.

Beauchamp, K. (2014) Policies & management approaches to promote and implement tree species-rich forests in Great Britain. FunDivEurope workshop: Adaptability and stability of European forest ecosystems in relation to tree species diversity: a review of the scientific evidence and forest management options, Freiberg.

Beauchamp, K. (2013) Climate Change Adaptation at Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Scotland’s Adaptation Conference, Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

Media

A series of three videos and three tutorials describing the principles of species selection using the Ecological Site Classification method and using the ESC decision support tool (2014)

Promotional Video for the SilviFuture database of novel species (2014)

A series of five videos to support adapting Scotland’s forests for resilience to climate change: Forestry and climate change overview, Extreme Weather, Biodiversity, Pests and Diseases, Forestry in a changing and uncertain climate (2013)

Other audiences and other delivery channels

Adaptation indicators for ClimateXChange and the Adaptation Sub Committee

NF1 Proportion of major timber species on Scotland’s National Forest Estate planted in areas likely to be climatically suitable in 2050 (Sitka spruce and Scots pine)
NF4 Diversity of tree species ordered for planting in Scotland
NF5 Planted forest tree species diversity index
NF6 Number of uses & users of the Ecological Site Classification (ESC) decision support tool
NF16 Proportion of coniferous woodland on the National Forest Estate with a high/medium-high risk of wind throw
NF21 Number of uses and users of the ForestGALES decision support tool