Tree Production Innovation Fund
Read the Forestry Commission Blog Announcing the innovative projects to be supported through the Tree Production Innovation Fund (TPIF) that will enhance the quantity, quality and diversity of tree planting stock available for planting in England. Projects will develop innovative technologies and ways of working to overcome current barriers to [...]
Down the Rabbit Hole: Genomics of tree health and adaptation – Richard Buggs, Evolutionary Biologist
Richard Buggs is a Professor of Evolutionary Genomics at Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) and a Senior Research Leader at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. His research uses evolutionary genomics methods to understand the basis of pest and pathogen susceptibility of plants. His main project explores the genomics of ash [...]
Science and innovation strategy for forestry in Great Britain
The strategy was published in October 2020. It provides a framework for forestry-related scientific research. It aims to support the management of our forests, woodlands and trees in England, Scotland and Wales. This framework recognises the key role the sector has in: addressing the challenges of reversing the decline in [...]
Vastern Timber launch their latest “Wood for the Trees” film
Vastern Timber, a corporate supporter of Future Trees Trust, today released the latest in their series of “Wood for the Trees” films. This one is all about growing improved trees for timber and features a chat with Jo Clark, Head of Research at Future Trees Trust. You can watch [...]
Confor webinar on tree breeding for improved timber quality and yields
NTIS is proud to be a member of CONFOR that recently arranged a 'Tree Breeding' webinar for all their members. Follow the link below to get the latest news on breeding for Sitka spruce wood quality from Forest Research, an update of broadleaf tree breeding from FTT and the [...]
Where we are with Elm
NTIS member Future Trees Trust recently published a report into the current state of elm breeding in the UK. The full report can be read here. http://www.futuretrees.org/blog/2019/12/04/where-we-are-with-elm-review-released/