Centre for Forest Protection

@forest-protection.bsky.social

172 Followers 83 Following

Focused on the future of forest and tree health, funded by Defra (UK) 🌳 🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/forestprotection/ 🌍CFP Website: https://www.forestprotection.uk/

Collage of three outdoor conservation activities in a wooded hillside setting. Two images on the left show people in winter clothing cutting and clearing fallen trees and branches among dense undergrowth. The larger image on the right shows a group gathered on a gravel forestry track beside a wooden fence, surrounded by evergreen trees and overlooking a valley under a cloudy sky. The group appears to be taking part in an educational field trip.
Close-up view of a large Scots pine tree trunk lying on the ground, showing a freshly cut cross-section with visible growth rings. The bark around the edge is rough and reddish-brown, while the inner wood is smooth and light-coloured. In the background, leafless trees and a grassy area are visible under a clear sky.
Three people stood against a background of a tree, in a field with long grass. The person on the left is taking the selfie of the three people. They have a dark beard and moustache and is wearing a blue cap and a green zip up fleece. The person in the middle has long blonde hair and is wearing a light and dark blue flower patterned winter jacket. They are also wearing a grey and brown patterned scarf, and a navy hat and snood. The person on the right has dark brown hair tied back in a pony tail, and is wearing a multi-coloured patterned headband, and a navy puffer jacket. All three are smiling at the camera in a selfie pose.
Close-up view of young Scots pine tree seedlings growing in black plastic nursery trays inside a greenhouse. Rows of small green seedlings emerge from dark soil-filled cells, with additional trays and vegetation visible in the softly blurred background. The image is taken at tray level, emphasising the orderly grid pattern and early stages of plant growth.
Close-up view of young Scots pine tree seedlings growing in black plastic nursery trays inside a greenhouse. Rows of small green seedlings emerge from dark soil-filled cells, with additional trays and vegetation visible in the softly blurred background. The image is taken at tray level, emphasising the orderly grid pattern and early stages of plant growth.
A group of people wearing disposable lab coats stand together in a laboratory, listening to an instructor who is speaking and gesturing toward equipment. The room contains sinks, bottles, tools, and scientific apparatus on the central workbench. A large world map and various notices are displayed on the wall behind them, and boxed lab supplies are stacked on shelves to the right.
Composite image showing internship and educational activities in research settings. In the top-left panel, several people stand around a workstation in a collections room, examining specimens and materials displayed on a table surrounded by storage cabinets and scientific illustrations. In the large right-hand panel, a group wearing disposable laboratory gowns listens to a presentation in a laboratory with benches, sinks, bottles, paper towels, and scientific equipment visible in the foreground. In the bottom-left panel, a group tour takes place in an exhibition space, with participants gathered around a speaker in front of display cases. The collage highlights hands-on learning experiences in collections, laboratory, and public engagement environments.
Close-up of a laboratory worker wearing a white lab coat and blue nitrile gloves using a pipette to transfer liquid into a small tube. A rack of sample tubes sits on a wooden workbench in the background, with laboratory equipment visible nearby.
Close-up view of a large Scots pine tree trunk lying on the ground, showing a freshly cut cross-section with visible growth rings. The bark around the edge is rough and reddish-brown, while the inner wood is smooth and light-coloured. In the background, leafless trees and a grassy area are visible under a clear sky.
Young sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) tree seedling emerging from dark brown soil, with a thin stem and several bright green leaves unfolding. The close-up image focuses on new growth against a blurred soil background, highlighting early plant development.
Composite image showing groups of people during group activities and visits. Left: three people standing outdoors beside a green vehicle, wearing outdoor coats and trousers on a gravel surface. Top right: a larger group standing outside a building with brick walls and colourful artwork, arranged on steps and pavement after rainfall. Bottom right: a group seated around a wooden table indoors, with papers and menus on the table and rows of plants and shelves visible behind them.
Composite image showing groups of people during group activities and visits. Left: three people standing outdoors beside a green vehicle, wearing outdoor coats and trousers on a gravel surface. Top right: a larger group standing outside a building with brick walls and colourful artwork, arranged on steps and pavement after rainfall. Bottom right: a group seated around a wooden table indoors, with papers and menus on the table and rows of plants and shelves visible behind them.
Three cows grazing on green grass in a field with rows of young trees protected by light-coloured plastic guards. The cows have brown and white coats, and the field is dotted with small yellow flowers. In the background, there are more tree guards arranged in neat lines, indicating a managed agroforestry or reforestation area.
A grey squirrel clinging to the trunk of a large tree in a forest setting. The squirrel has a bushy tail and is positioned vertically on the bark, looking toward the camera. The ground is covered with dry, fallen leaves, and another slender tree trunk is visible nearby. The background shows a mix of brown and green tones, indicating an autumn woodland environment.
Close-up of a yew tree with clusters of bright red, cup-shaped berries among dense, dark green needle-like leaves. The foreground berries are in sharp focus, while the surrounding foliage and additional red berries are softly blurred in the background under natural sunlight.
Composite image showing internship and educational activities in research settings. In the top-left panel, several people stand around a workstation in a collections room, examining specimens and materials displayed on a table surrounded by storage cabinets and scientific illustrations. In the large right-hand panel, a group wearing disposable laboratory gowns listens to a presentation in a laboratory with benches, sinks, bottles, paper towels, and scientific equipment visible in the foreground. In the bottom-left panel, a group tour takes place in an exhibition space, with participants gathered around a speaker in front of display cases. The collage highlights hands-on learning experiences in collections, laboratory, and public engagement environments.
Six people stand together on a paved path outdoors on a sunny day. Behind them is the Millennium Seed Bank facility which has multiple curved-roofs fitted with solar panels, with leafless trees in the background. The group is dressed in jackets and casual clothing, and grass borders both sides of the path. The photo is taken in the grounds of Wakehurst Botanical Gardens.
A hand holds a Centre for Forest Protection information leaflet outdoors against a blurred background of trees. The leaflet headline reads “Focused on the future of forest and tree health” and describes the Centre for Forest Protection, a Defra-funded collaboration led by Forest Research and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The leaflet features a large photo of a group gathered beneath mature trees and three smaller circular images representing science and research, education and training, and knowledge exchange. Logos for Defra, Forest Research and Kew appear along the bottom.
Close-up of green ash leaves on a shrub, with numerous irregular brown spots and patches across the surface indicating ash dieback disease. Several leaves show small holes and rough edges. The background consists of dense, blurred green foliage in natural outdoor lighting.
The background image shows a grey squirrel clinging to the trunk of a large tree in a forest setting. The squirrel has a bushy tail and is positioned vertically on the bark, looking toward the camera. The ground is covered with dry, fallen leaves, and another slender tree trunk is visible nearby. The background shows a mix of brown and green tones, indicating an autumn woodland environment. There are two banners of text over the image. The first, around the middle says "Invasive Species Week 22-28 June 2026" in white font over a dark grey background. Below, the banner says "Learn about invasive non-native plants and animals and how you can help to reduce their harmful impacts" in dark grey and white text over a green background. There is also a small Invasive Species Week logo in the bottom right of the image with "Invasive Species Week" written in yellow against a dark grey circle background.
A grey squirrel clinging to the trunk of a large tree in a forest setting. The squirrel has a bushy tail and is positioned vertically on the bark, looking toward the camera. The ground is covered with dry, fallen leaves, and another slender tree trunk is visible nearby. The background shows a mix of brown and green tones, indicating an autumn woodland environment. The image also has a with a banner along the lowest quarter of the image reading “Invasive Species Week (in teal) 22 - 28 June 2026 (in grey)"
A group of nine people standing in a row outdoors on an overcast day. They are dressed in winter jackets, coats, hats, and boots, standing on a wooden platform with large tree stumps in the foreground. Leafless trees fill the background, indicating a cold season.
Young green seedlings growing in trays inside a greenhouse, viewed at soil level, with a banner overhead reading "Plant Health Action - National Plant Health Week 11 to 17 May 2026" in green text with leaf icons.
A person wearing a purple jacket and a dark knit hat stands among dense pine tree branches, reaching forward to touch or inspect the green needles. The setting appears to be an outdoor, natural area with grassy ground and additional trees in the background, including some taller and more sparsely branched trees. The sky looks overcast, casting soft, diffused light across the scene.
A person wearing a white lab coat stands at a laboratory workbench, looking down at a digital precision scale enclosed in a transparent case. Small objects and tools lie on the counter nearby, with scientific equipment, including an incubator and cables, visible in the background of the lab.
A person with long, wavy dark hair standing beside a tall black metal fence with green foliage behind it, wearing a dark jacket and looking toward the camera.
Composite image of five individual images with a white border around each. The top left image shows a group of people wearing warm outdoor jackets standing and talking on a gravel forest path beside a wooden fence, with hills and bare trees in the background and a winding road running above the slope. The top right image shows a group of people wearing lab coats standing around a laboratory bench, listening to a person speaking. The lab contains sinks, equipment, storage shelves with boxes and supplies, and a large world map on the wall behind them. The bottom left image shows six people standing outdoors on a paved path, with modern curved-roof buildings and trees behind them, posing together on a sunny day. The bottom central image shows a laptop screen showing a Centre for Forest Protection online course page about tree health, forest resilience, and genetics, with logos for Forest Research and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and a “Coming soon” badge. Finally, the bottom right image shows three people working together in a wooded area, examining a fallen tree branch and taking samples among dense undergrowth.
A group of people sit at round tables inside a long, rustic hall with white plaster walls, exposed wooden beams, and wooden floors. String lights hang from the ceiling, and a wood-burning stove stands along the right wall. Flip charts and papers are visible at the far end of the room, suggesting a workshop or group discussion setting.
A group of people wearing coats and hats stand on a grassy hillside, facing a landscape of scattered young and mature trees. Beyond the field, a wide lake stretches across the middle ground, with low, misty hills in the background under an overcast sky.
Close-up of a garden bed filled with vibrant orange and red tulips in bloom, with green leaves and stems standing upright in soil. A paved path runs behind the flowers, and the back of a small black information sign is visible in the background.
A large conference room with round tables where attendees are seated and listening to a speaker at the front. Two projection screens display slides with green and yellow graphics. The room is well‑lit with ceiling spotlights and neutral dĂ©cor. People are engaged in discussion and facing the stage.
Illustration of a laptop screen showing an online learning module from the Centre for Forest Protection, with Forest Research and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew logos. The screen reads ‘Resilience fundamentals, tree health and non-native pests and pathogens – Module 3: The role of genetics in tree health and forest resilience,’ with a green ‘Start’ button and a yellow ‘Coming soon!’ banner in the corner.
Composite image showing groups of people during educational or laboratory visits. Top left: several people stand around a desk in a collections or archive room, looking at preserved specimens and stacked boxes under task lighting. Bottom left: a small group stands in a corridor or gallery space with display cases, listening to a guide speaking. Right: a close view of a laboratory bench with cleaning bottles, paper towels, containers, and a sink, with people in lab coats visible in the background.a group wearing disposable lab coats listens to a presenter in a laboratory with maps, posters, and lab benches in the background; bottles, paper towels, and a sink are visible in the foreground.
A group of adults stand in a loose circle on grass around a large leafy tree in a botanical garden arboretum, with sunlight filtering through the branches and more trees visible in the background.
Audience seated in a tiered lecture hall with green upholstered benches. Several adults are shown listening, some taking notes on laptops or holding notebooks, with personal items like water bottles on the desks. The setting appears to be a university or conference lecture room with wood accents and bright lighting.
Head-and-shoulders portrait of a person with long brown hair, a full beard, and dark-framed glasses, wearing a dark top, standing against a light, textured wall.
A person wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a grey jacket stands outdoors on a hiking trail, holding a phone, with backpacks covered by bright orange and blue rain covers nearby. Green trees and rolling hills extend into the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
Head-and-shoulders portrait of a young person with short curly hair, wearing formal attire with a white bow tie and dark jacket, standing against a light stone wall.
A group of nine people standing in a row outdoors on an overcast day. They are dressed in winter jackets, coats, hats, and boots, standing on a wooden platform with large tree stumps in the foreground. Leafless trees fill the background, indicating a cold season.
A group of nine people stand outdoors on a wet, paved area in front of a building with colourful artwork in the windows. They are dressed in winter clothing, including coats, hats, and scarves, and they smile for the camera. The scene is overcast and rainy.