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The Leeds Ecosystem, Atmosphere and Forest (LEAF) centre at the University of Leeds brings together forest-related research and activities from across the University. LEAF links the University with external organisations, such as local authorities, charities, government departments and the media, ensuring that our research has a tangible and beneficial impact on the world’s forests and their communities.
By linking researchers across faculties, LEAF aims to strengthen existing collaborations and encourage new inter-departmental partnerships, establishing the University of Leeds as a leading national centre in forest research. LEAF hosts regular events and maintains an active online presence, providing researchers with opportunities to disseminate the findings of their work.
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Gair Wood gets its first Writer in Residence
An award-winning poet and practice researcher at the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures has been awarded funding to become Gair Wood’s first Writer in Residence. Dr J. R. Carpenter will explore how creative arts can translate environmental research for the public and support the University’s long-term sustainability goals. Dr Carpenter is a Lecturer in...
No carbon recovery in Vietnam's tropical forests
Recovery in logged forests may be much slower than previously assumed. Despite common expectations that logged tropical forests will absorb large amounts of carbon as trees regrow, new research suggests this may not be the case in some forests. Colleagues in the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability, and Viet Nature Conservation Centre, led by...
Farmers at the heart of nature recovery as Defra Minister visits Upper Duddon
Minister Stephen Morgan visits a pioneering University of Leeds-supported project helping farmers restore landscapes, improve water quality and reduce flood risk. Farmers are at the heart of efforts to restore nature, improve water quality and reduce flood risk in the Upper Duddon, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Stephen Morgan MP...
Upcoming Events
Seminar: Land use and climate threats to tropical forests - Emanuel Gloor
Land use and climate threats to tropical forests Emanuel Gloor, Luis Cattelan, Akhil Javad, Deepak Barua Tropical forests provide an...