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researching and communicating the science behind trees and forests UBoC protecting planting restoring

We are UBoC, a registered environmental charity protecting, planting and restoring trees and forests both in the UK and across the world.

Trees provide a range of benefits to society, often referred to as ecosystem services, such as helping us to manage the issues of climate change, improving air quality, the provision of habitats for wildlife, and benefits for human physical and mental health. Here at UBoC, we see trees as a powerful nature-based solution to help us address many of the contemporary challenges we face as a society.

PEOPLE

Meet our team of Researchers, Academic Partners and Trustees

PROJECTS

Have a look at some of our recent and ongoing work

RESEARCH

Find out more about our research, which informs decision making

Working in partnership with other organisations, UBoC is developing methodologies to better understand the dynamic relationships between trees, natural and urban environments, and people. This covers a range of themes from conversion of conifer plantations to mixed native woods in Cumbria, the creation of new biodiverse woodland, the value of street trees to the local community and economy, and the area of forest that will be needed to achieve an organisation’s climate goals. UBoC strives to provide a robust scientific underpinning for policy makers, to ensure that our research has real world impact that benefits both the planet and people, on local and global scales.

We are currently supporting PhD students and research activity at the University of Leeds.

News Highlights

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A year of progress at Gair Wood

The University of Leeds' research woodland, Gair Wood, is turning one year old. From initial…
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Commendations at the 2023 Green Gown Awards

UBoC was recognised last week at the Green Gown Awards for sustainability excellence in higher…
Photo of people planting trees in a field, overlaid with the text: 'webinar: woodland creation in practice, Gair Wood' as well as the Forestry Commission logo
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UBoC leads the Gair Wood conversation

Discussions around UK woodland design, research, and development are being led by the team at…