New Climate Change Hub from Forest Research  

The effects of climate change are accelerating, with increasing frequency of extreme weather events such as storms, flooding, drought and wildfire. These and other climate risks pose a significant challenge  to management of our landscapes and wider society. 

Without action, our forests and woodlands may be unable to provide the multiple benefits they currently do, such as timber production, carbon sequestration, wildlife habitats and recreational spaces.  

Forest fire

Intervention is needed now to help reduce vulnerability to climate change risks, and this requires changes to what have previously been accepted forestry practices. 

The Climate Change Hub from Forest Research is a new one-stop shop that centralises and distils the latest adaptation information. If you’re considering undertaking adaptive practice but are not sure where to start, the Climate Change Hub is a useful resource that reflects UKFS adaptation guidance.  

Information includes: 

• Climate change risks
• Appropriate adaptation measures for each risk 
• Official country guidance 
• Case studies
• Videos
• Fact sheets
• Publications

Visit www.forestresearch.gov.uk/climatechangehub to find out more. 

Future Trees Trust is part of the Forestry Climate Change Partnership

The river Thames flooding at Wallingford, Oxfordshire due to exception rainfall. June 2003.