The only UK charity dedicated to improving broadleaved trees and promoting resilient, healthy and productive forests and wood 🌳 Through decades of research and forestry experience, our work is centred on developing more productive trees.https://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3mhxnjyqzmc26Staff from Silviculture Research International are assessing roots from Future Trees Trust’s Supersizing Broadleaves trials, comparing cell grown and bare root seedlings. The work at the University of Cumbria helps improve how young broadleaves establish in the field.26 Mar 2026 12:53 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxnjyqzmc26https://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3mdzstlkrt226At Future Trees Trust we’ve added 50 new wild cherry trees to our clonal seed orchard, filling the last gaps from our planting five years ago. We’re trialling cactus tree guards to help deter deer responsible for bark stripping. We’ll be tracking how well they work over the next few seasons.04 Feb 2026 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdzstlkrt226https://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3mdibnlobyc2aWinter scion collection underway. Our Researcher James Macintyre joins Ford Treescapes as they climb sessile oak plus trees for our @forestrycommission.bsky.social 🌱 Seed Sourcing Grant project. The grafts will strengthen orchards at Whitfield Estate and Craven Field. #ukforestry28 Jan 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdibnlobyc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3mcwgnjno4k2rIt’s Red Squirrel Appreciation Day We stand with partners across the UK and Ireland working to protect our native squirrels Today’s highlights: @uksquirrelaccord.bsky.social webinar on how detection dogs support red squirrel recovery SSRS announce 250,000 + squirrel sightings.21 Jan 2026 10:11 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcwgnjno4k2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3mbtk4zheo22mGreat opps through @uksquirrelaccord.bsky.social 1️⃣ Red Squirrel Entry Level Officer: 10month traineeship. D-line 25 Jan. 🐿️ https://www.lancswt.org.uk/jobs/entry-level-officer-red-squirrel-recovery-network 2️⃣ Green Skills Symposium: CPD event (29 Jan) on human wildlife coexistence https://www.york.ac.uk/business/cpd/sector-specific-courses/green-skills-symposium/07 Jan 2026 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbtk4zheo22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3mbtdyf5gik2mThe future of UK forests is rooted in research. 🌳 We’re moving forward with core species work, SSBL, and our National Centre at Buscot & Coleshill Estate. Join us as we bridge the gap between field trials and climate resilience. 🏗️🌲07 Jan 2026 11:21 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbtdyf5gik2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3m6kdlwuags2n🌳 Big news for #NationalTreeWeek! Future Trees Trust has secured TPIF funding for Supersizing Broadleaves 2—research into root architecture & mycorrhizal associations to boost broadleaf survival. Learn more: https://futuretrees.org/news-and-insights/future-trees-trust-awarded-tpif-funding-to-advance-broadleaf-establishment-research26 Nov 2025 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6kdlwuags2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3m5ginqwjfs2tNew Forestry England Forest Resilience Strategy sets out how UK forests will adapt to climate change, pests & biodiversity loss. Watch Dr Eleanor Tew explain the plan: https://youtu.be/NNMi4UDlrXY?si=aTzDouIYh91GQ_g3 #ForestResilience #UKForestry12 Nov 2025 10:59 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5ginqwjfs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3m4uvzoa3jc2t🌿 Continued Hope for Ash Trees 🌿 Future Trees Trust researcher James Macintyre stands beside a resistant ash tree in the RAP trial. Planted in 2003, the trial includes ash provenances from across Europe. Resistant trees have been grafted and planted for future breeding.05 Nov 2025 11:10 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4uvzoa3jc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3m3rkptkso22f🌰 Sweet chestnut update: It’s a mast year (when trees produce a bumper seed crop)! We’re counting nuts to: 1️⃣ Measure orchard productivity 2️⃣ Ensure all clones contribute—protecting genetic diversity. Why chestnut? Fast-growing, durable, climate-resilient timber. #Forestry #MastYear22 Oct 2025 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3rkptkso22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3m24oubpw5s2lForestry Facts & Figures 2025: UK woodland = 13.5% of land, yet we still import £9.2bn of wood. Future Trees Trust is tackling this by breeding better broadleaves for timber: stronger, sustainable, home-grown hardwoods. https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/publications/forestry-facts-figures-2025/01 Oct 2025 09:07 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3m24oubpw5s2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3lyzqa3yc2k2a🌿 We’re excited to welcome Louise Gathercole to our trustee team at Future Trees Trust. With expertise in plant pathology, oak genomics & science communication, Louise brings valuable insight to our mission. #TreeResearch #SustainableForestry #TrusteeUpdate17 Sep 2025 11:29 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyzqa3yc2k2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3lwtk7bd6ws22We’re thrilled to announce a major funding boost from the Wolfson Foundation towards our National Centre—an exciting step forward in creating a space for environmental education, sustainable forestry, and community engagement. Read more: https://www.futuretrees.org/news-and-insights/major-funding-boost-from-the-wolfson-foundation-for-our-national-centre/20 Aug 2025 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwtk7bd6ws22https://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3lwbqmews7s2mNew challenges during fieldwork at the Scottish ash archive this week: checking trees and removing rootstock shoots to prevent unwanted traits. After a dry spring, rain has arrived—along with slugs stripping leaves and damaging grafts.13 Aug 2025 11:41 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwbqmews7s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3lvqbqu3lrs2rLast month’s heatwave pushed even our older ash archive trees to the brink. With drought persisting, contractors delivered 20,000L of water weekly to keep them going. A quiet homage to those managing trees through it all.06 Aug 2025 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvqbqu3lrs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3lv67kdntgk2kThrilled to be involved in this research project 👇🏿 [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Jul 2025 08:33 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv67kdntgk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3lrurdaxiwk2u📢 New paper from the Living Ash Project: Vegetative propagation of ash (Fraxinus excelsior) shows high success from 1–3 yr old material (91% rooting), but not from older trees. Peat-free media performed well; mycorrhizal inoculation had no benefit. 🔗 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11056-025-10103-y18 Jun 2025 10:09 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrurdaxiwk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3lqrfnensjk2lJust back from the 8th @iufro.bsky.social workshop on resistance and breeding in forest trees. Highlights: 20% growth gain in Doug fir from seed orchard stock, Armillaria resistance screening, and a powerful First Nation canoe carving demo. Genetic improvement matters. #TreeImprovement #IUFRO202504 Jun 2025 08:37 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqrfnensjk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3lqa7qk3d622e🌱 What could a National Centre for Broadleaved Tree Improvement mean for UK forestry? Future Trees Trust and the National Trust are exploring the potential to develop a dedicated Centre at a Grade I Listed Granary. https://www.futuretrees.org/news-and-insights/future-trees-trust-and-national-trust-partnership-plans-national-centre-for-broadleaved-tree-improvement/28 May 2025 12:36 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqa7qk3d622ehttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3lpook36hb22xOur Annual Supporters’ Day last week focused on the future of ash—thank you to all who joined us and continue to support our work.21 May 2025 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpook36hb22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3lpomyimdpc2xSpring hit hard: heat, drought, frost—testing young ash trees & our research. How are you adapting to climate stress in the field?21 May 2025 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpomyimdpc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3loptyyel3s2pNew article on ash analysis in @genetics-gsa.bsky.social -We're using advanced genetic sequencing to find genes that help ash trees resist dieback, identifying key genes involved in dormancy, flowering & aging, which might explain why some trees are more resistant: https://academic.oup.com/g3journal/article/15/5/jkaf053/8088311?searchresult=109 May 2025 06:58 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3loptyyel3s2phttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3lolfu654js2hJoin the Future Trees Trust as a Senior Researcher: www.futuretrees.org/jobs/ https://www.futuretrees.org/jobs/07 May 2025 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3lolfu654js2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/futuretreestrust.bsky.social/post/3lolfmtb6rc2hThe @royalforestrysoc.bsky.social E-news shared the QJF Editors top 3 features on pests and diseases which includes our Head of Research, Dr Jo Clark's article on The Living Ash Project 10 Yrs On. With more updates presented at our Supporters Day https://www.futuretrees.org/resources/?posts_per_page=12&orderby=date-desc&species=ash #PlantHealthWeek07 May 2025 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:b5rano2xoxvnp26ygrunnfce/app.bsky.feed.post/3lolfmtb6rc2h