Alice Roberts creates show garden at BBC Gardener's World
The Garden of Evolution, developed by Alice Roberts and David Stevens, will headline at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2026 in Birmingham.
- Published: 14 April 2026
News from BIFoR
All the news from the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR)
Dr Anna Gardner appointed to the Expert Committee on Forest Science
Bringing expertise in how forests respond to environmental change, Dr Anna Gardner begins a new role guiding the science that underpins UK forestry practice.
- Published: 17 March 2026
Root microbes could help oak trees adapt to drought
Oak tree root microbiomes stayed resilient under drought, nutrient stress and disease—suggesting microbes may help climate adaptation.
- Published: 11 February 2026
University maintains sustainability rankings
Birmingham leads the way in Sustainability Policy, Education and Engagement
- Published: 12 December 2025
Strengthening forest climate research infrastructure
BIFoR FACE leads global collaboration to strengthen forest climate research infrastructure
- Published: 18 November 2025
Government commits to planting new trees to help the UK adapt to climate change
The Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR) at the University of Birmingham welcomes UK Government’s announcement of two new National Forests.
- Published: 6 November 2025
Sustainability internships to nurture next generation of climate leaders
Students at the University of Birmingham offered programme of practical learning opportunities to overcome sustainability challenges
- Published: 8 October 2025
Professor Ian Baker joins BIFoR as Honorary Professor
The University of Birmingham is delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Baker as Honorary Professor within the College of Life & Environmental Sciences.
- Published: 2 October 2025
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