Monitoring forests and their impact

Research
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Planting a research woodland

Gair Wood
Artists rendition of a woodland edge with a superimposed map showing pathways through planted woodland
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Exploring the trees on campus

Campus Tree Trail
Campus Map of with marked route and trees. See Google Maps link above for accessible directions with each tree as a destination along the route
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Valuing the city's trees

i-Tree Leeds
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About LEAF

The Leeds Ecosystem, Atmosphere and Forest (LEAF) centre at the University of Leeds brings together forest-related research and activities from across campus. 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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The final tree at Gair Wood has now been planted. The pedunculate oak seedling was planted by Anna Gugan, one...

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A UK Treescape Fellowship has been awarded to Dr Jim Parker, an academic based at Leeds Beckett University, who will...

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Volunteer planting efforts began this week at the University of Leeds’ new research woodland, Gair Wood. Approximately 66,000 trees are...

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by Alana Thornton (@Ecologicalana | LinkedIn) This Summer I joined the University of Leeds woodland creation project, researching the diversity...

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LEAF will be attending the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society Science Fair at Leeds City Museum on Saturday 11th of...

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The White Rose Forest (WRF) Community Forest has set out an Action Plan for tree planting and woodland creation across...

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The aim of LEAF Knowledge Exchange is to connect those researching trees and forests, across departments, and to learn from...

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