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Phytoremediation: Can Plants Work Together to Clean Our Cities? A Research Update
Aakash Basi, PhD candidate at Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR) and RFS Viking Bursary recipient 2025, explores if plants can extract and stabilise contaminants in the soil where local authorities struggle.
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We Listened: Public perception of forestry is harming mental health
Public perceptions of forestry can affect those working in the sector; but better communication could help bridge the gap between people and the work that keeps our woodlands healthy.
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Students of the Year 2026
Congratulations to this year's Students of the Year. The awards showcase the breadth of new talent entering the sector from across England and Wales.
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Upcoming Events
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Women in Forestry
Marston Lodge Farm, LE16 9TT
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Continuous Cover Forestry – Irregular Silviculture in the lowlands: Transformation in Practice
Tutors: David Pengelly and Andy Poore of SelectFor are leading exponents of Continuous Cover Forest Management. This is an established two day course providing an in-depth introduction to the theory and practical application of irregular silviculture in coniferous and broadleaved stands with the emphasis on lowland forests.
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Drone Surveys in Forestry
Tutor: Jamie Brookes of Landscan UK - this course is designed to introduce and explain practical drone survey usage for woodland management and provide an overview of ‘remote sensing’ practices and limitations.
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