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Chris Quine
@chrisquine.bsky.social
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Forester, foodie, FICFor, FRSE. Currently Chief Scientist at Forest Research. Views my own.
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Chris Quine @chrisquine.bsky.social · 16d
Excellent article - and also came to my notice via a recommendation from a family friend in the USA!
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 26d
Really good example of the potential for “NTFP” (non timber forest products) - historically the fluffy seeds from Kapok (Ceiba Pentandra) have been used for a wide range of uses, including life jackets.

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 29d
The Scottish Forestry Trust is proud to have once again supported the Association of Applied Biologists' Travel Grants for early-career professionals attending the Creating Canopies II Conference. #AABCreatingCanopies web.cvent.com/event/7e93d2...
Summary. - Creating Canopies II: Resilience, Adaptation and Regenerative Approaches
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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 29d
The Trust's Executive Director, Dr Stuart Glen is attending both days of the conference. Please say hello, especially if you're interested in learning more about the funding we have available for forestry research, education, and training. #AABCreatingCanopies web.cvent.com/event/7e93d2...
Summary. - Creating Canopies II: Resilience, Adaptation and Regenerative Approaches
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EPIC Scotland @epicscotland.bsky.social · Sep 2
Planning to travel outside the UK? ✈️

Don’t risk bringing back restricted animal and plant products, such as pork or seeds, as they could host harmful pathogens.

EPIC and @planthealthscot.bsky.social produced an animation showing the risks: youtu.be/92y4gdX5-Ms
Don't Risk It: Don't Bring Animal and Plant Products into Great Britain
YouTube video by EPIC Scotland
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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · Aug 22
Last week we teamed up with The Royal Scottish Forestry Society for an event at our Northern Research Station, focusing on protecting Scotland’s trees.

Events like this help strengthen knowledge and skills to safeguard the health of our forests.

#ForestHealth #TreeAlert #ForestResearch
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Chris Quine @chrisquine.bsky.social · Aug 20
Great work Kate in leading this work - and delighted @forestresearchuk.bsky.social have now acquired your expertise via recent appointment to the windthrow team at NRS.
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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · Aug 18
I am excited to share that I am a Guest Editor for this Special Issue of Forestry @forestryoup.bsky.social for #Silvilaser2025!

Be sure to get your submissions in and feel free to DM me if you have any questions. 👋 Please share to let your colleagues know about this great publishing opportunity!
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Forestry - An Int. Journal of Forest Research @forestryoup.bsky.social · Aug 14
Reminder:

We have a call for papers for a new Special Issue with
@silvilaser2025.bsky.social

SilviLaser 2025: Laser scanning applications in forest management

⏰ Submission deadline: 30th November 2025

More information here👇
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Call for Papers
SilviLaser 2025: Laser scanning applications in forest management Guest editors: Dr. Alexis Achim, Université Laval, Canada; Dr. Nicholas Coops, University of
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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · Aug 18
🎪🌳 Join us on Wed 27 Aug at 7pm #EastgateTheatre in Peebles for a screening of #AshRise

+ Q&A with Dr Helen McKay, FR Fellow & Chief Forester for Scotland.

🎫 ow.ly/2SL750WHqXn

✨ #ScottishFurnitureMakersAssociation in partnership with #scottishforestry & #AssociationOfScottishHardwoodSawmillers.
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Trailer for the full Ash Rise documentary film to be premiered at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh on 12 September 2024.
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Dee Heddon @deeheddon.bsky.social · Aug 12
If you'd like more info about resources, drop me an email at [email protected]
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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Aug 12
Three Words for Forest - a filmed play exploring UK forests & climate crisis - gets new AHRC funding to expand access & spark dialogue. 🌲

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University of Glasgow filmed theatre play will help explore climate crisis impact on UK forests
A filmed theatre production has secured additional funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to expand its reach and spark discussions about the complex challenges facing UK forests...
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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · Jul 30
"The Trust’s mission closely aligns with two subjects I am very passionate about: environmental research and teaching/training of the next generation of scientists." In our July #MeetTheTrustees interview, Professor Ioly Kotta-Loizou explains why she became a Trustee of The Scottish Forestry Trust.
July 2025. Professor Ioly Kotta-Loizou. | Our Trustees | Home | Scottish Forestry Trust
A #MeetTheTrustee interview with Professor Ioly Kotta-Loizou.
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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · Jul 28
Culture shift begins with real-world conversations. In this blog post, Katherine Giles, Evolving Forests' Sustainable Timber Specialist, reflects on The Future Of Timber project funded by The Scottish Forestry Trust. www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/news/2025/ju...
Telling the story of timber and trees | Scottish Forestry Trust | Scottish Forestry Trust
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Ecological Continuity Trust (ECT) @ect-uk.bsky.social · Jul 25
We have a new #blog:

@andrewhacket-pain.bsky.social wrote a blog on the handover of Lady Park Wood (Wales/ England) from George Peterken to a new academic team at @bangoruniversity.bsky.social & @liverpooluni.bsky.social.

Read it here: bit.ly/4eoChUS

#Woodland #LongTermExperiment #LTE 🌎
Lady Park Wood Handover — ECOLOGICAL CONTINUITY TRUST -
Andrew Hacket-Pain (Liverpool University) writes about the handover of the Lady Park Wood long-term experiment.
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European Forest Institute @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social · Jul 16
We are seeking Head of Research!

This position offers a unique #opportunity to work within a stimulating #international environment in one of the Institute’s #senior #leadership positions.

All details and how to apply: careers.efi.int/o/head-of-re...
European Forest Institute - Head of Research
The European Forest Institute (EFI) is an international organisation with 30 member countries and around 130 Associate and Affiliate member organisations.  EFI undertakes forest research and policy su
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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · Jul 15
This week, Dr Gail Atkinson, Head of Climate Science spoke to the BBC’s Justin Rowlatt, about how our trees, woodlands and forests are being impacted by climate change

Find out more: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/head-of...

#ClimateChange #ForestResearch @forestrycommission.bsky.social
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Chris Quine @chrisquine.bsky.social · Jun 20
Fantastic! Well deserved recognition after some excellent work, showing determination and dedication!
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Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · Jun 16
Fantastic opportunity to join a great team based at our Northern Research Centre near Edinburgh. If GHG fluxes are you thing do take a look...
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Dr George Xenakis MICFor @drgeorgexenakis.bsky.social · Jun 16
We are re recruiting for a Scientist at Climate Change Research Group
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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · Jun 17
Professor David Burslem, "The recent Bursary Student Symposium highlighted the Trust’s role in supporting the next generation of forest scientists. The strength of this emerging cohort provides reassurance of the Trust’s reach and significance." www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/about-the-tr...
June 2025. Professor David Burslem.
A #MeetTheTrustees interview with Professor David Burslem.
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Kevin Watts @watts-km.bsky.social · Jun 12
Excited to see our recent paper on ‘Spillovers and legacies of land management on temperate woodland biodiversity’ on the front cover of @natecoevo.nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Printmakers of Scotland @printersofscotland.bsky.social · Jun 10
Just sharing our flyer for our fantastic event this August…..do come and see us if you can!
#visitscotland #stirlingshire #universityofstirling #printmaking #affordableart
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Kevin Watts @watts-km.bsky.social · Jun 9
Interested in Temperate Rainforests Globally 🌧️🌳- come to this webinar www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/thi...
Think globally, act locally: Temperate rainforest – how do we best research and conserve a globally distributed habitat?
What's on at the University of Plymouth: Think globally, act locally: Temperate Rainforest, how do we best research and conserve a globally distributed...
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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · Jun 6
🌲 #PhD opportunity with Forest Research and
@HeriotWattUni to study the role of woodland restoration in landslide hazard reduction.

⏰ Apply by 20 June
📅 Starts in September 2025
🏔️ Research location: Rest and be thankful pass
🔗 Read more and apply: ow.ly/Il3n50W3YHl
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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · Jun 2
Join Forest Research as Head of the Society and Environment Research Group.

📍 Hampshire, Edinburgh or Bristol
🗓️ Apply by 11 June 2025

🔗 Find out more and apply: ow.ly/W9YP50VZXtI

#ScienceLeadership #ForestResearch #JobAlert
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Chris Quine @chrisquine.bsky.social · May 30
Heading towards peak Peony!
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Matt Wilkinson @mattwilkinsonfr.bsky.social · May 28
A range of opportunities across FR available now!
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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · May 28
Join our team - we're hiring:

💻 Digital Practice Lead
🎨 Senior Designer
🐛 Scientist – Entomology
🛠️ Workshop Technician

📅 Deadlines: 8 - 15 June
📍 Various UK locations

👉 Find out more and apply now: forestresearch.gov.uk/about-us/car...

#ForestResearchJobs #JoinOurTeam
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