Forest Threads

Forest Ecology Group Community Blogs

Forest Threads explores the fascinating world of forest ecology. The blog brings together research, ideas, experiences and perspectives from across the forest ecology community. It highlights recent research and discoveries, gives a voice to researchers, students and practitioners, shares stories and experiences from the field, explores the connections between forests and people, and showcases approaches to conservation, restoration and forest management. It also looks at emerging challenges and new ideas shaping the future of forest ecology.

Forest threads has 6 sections covering a range of forest ecology related topics, which you can use to navigate the blogs below:

#ForestEcologyInFocus – explore fascinating species, ecological processes, discoveries and emerging research in forest ecology.
#ForestResearch – highlight recent studies, publications, scientific developments and new insights shaping forest ecology.
#ForestsAndPeople – explore the connections between forests, people and societies, including livelihoods, traditional knowledge, culture and community perspectives.
#ForestInPractice – share experiences and approaches from conservation, restoration, forest management, field research and ecological practice.
#ForestVoices – provides a space for personal reflections, opinions, experiences and perspectives from researchers, students and practitioners in forest ecology.
#ForestFrontiers – highlight emerging challenges, new technologies and interdisciplinary approaches shaping the future of forest ecology.

Every forest has a story, and we want to hear yours. We welcome contributions from researchers, students, practitioners and others interested in forest ecology. Add your thread to the growing conversation on forests and forest ecology worldwide. Download the blog guidelines and get in touch with us at forest@britishecologicalsociety.org

Forest Thread Submission Guidelines

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Tree-mendous Traditions: Exploring the Role of Forests in the Holiday Celebrations

Written by Sabrina Dookie Trees form part of the holiday seasons in many cultures across the world, serving as a symbol of strength, birth, and renewal (Photo: PxHere distributed under CC0 domain licence) The holiday season is here once again! This time of the year allows us to reflect upon traditions and celebrations while fostering peace, joy, togetherness, and happiness. If we look a little closer beyond the sparkling lights and festivities, we can see that at the heart of

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Sabrina Dookie

Dec 18, 20257 min read

Forests and Folklore: How Temperate Rainforests Inspired Folk Tales

Written by Rosemary Wool Temperate rainforest in Lake St Clair Cradle Mountain National Park, Tasmania (Source: SHB2000, from Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0). When most people hear the word rainforests, they think of the tropical forests of the Amazon: hot, humid and wildly biodiverse. But these tropical rainforests have a twin; the lesser-known temperate rainforest. These forests are globally rare, inhabiting areas with high humidity, mild temperatures and lo

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Rosie Wool

Nov 4, 20255 min read

The Forest Feast: Nourishing People, Preserving the Planet

Written by Sabrina Dookie As we reflect on the theme of World Food Day 2025, "Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future," it is important that we acknowledge and recognise the role of forests in food sustainability for thousands of generations. The 80th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is also being celebrated this year, underscoring the organisation's dedication to enhancing food systems for a brighter future through world cooperation [1]. C

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Sabrina Dookie

Oct 13, 20254 min read

Beyond the Dark Side of the Swamp: Challenging Negative Perceptions of Mangrove Forests

Written by Dr. Sabrina Dookie Historically and in modern society, negative perceptions of mangrove wetlands persist despite an improved understanding of their significance and the ecosystem services they provide. Inaccurate and biased public communication has significant direct implications for effective environmental management. Mangroves, found in 123 countries, play a vital role in preserving marine biodiversity in tropical and subtropical regions and serve as significant

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Sabrina Dookie

Sep 30, 20256 min read

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