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researching and communicating the science behind trees and forests

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.

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cattle lying in the grass in an upland landscapeLatest NewsCan low-intensity cattle grazing help restore nature in the UK uplands?
16 June 2026

Can low-intensity cattle grazing help restore nature in the UK uplands?

Blog post by UBoC scientists George Porton and Robyn Wrigley, who are based at the University of Leeds The characteristic open landscapes of the uplands in England, such as the…
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Three people smiling while looking at a bookLatest NewsRecognising UBoC’s research investments at University of Leeds
30 March 2026

Recognising UBoC’s research investments at University of Leeds

Professor Shearer West, Vice Chancellor of the University of Leeds, has presented the UBoC trustees with a commemorative gift in recognition of UBoC’s ongoing collaboration and investment with the University’s…
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PiersLatest NewsUBoC Trustee recognised with CBE
29 January 2026

UBoC Trustee recognised with CBE

Congratulations to UBoC trustee, Piers Forster, who has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours for his ongoing work to tackle climate change. As well as being one…
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A sign on an easel in the iconic Ingleborough moorland landscape. It reads: "Ingleborough National Nature Reserve. The King's Series National Nature Reserves. This National Nature Reserve was extended on 5th September 2025, as one of the King's series of National Nature Reserves to be declared in the reign of his majesty King Charles III". The Natural England and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust logos are also on the sign.Latest NewsIngleborough joins the King’s Series!
22 September 2025

Ingleborough joins the King’s Series!

Ingleborough National Nature Reserve (NNR) has become part of the King’s Series of National Nature Reserves and will be expanded to include 1186 hectares of land. UBoC has been working…
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