The Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR)

The Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR) at the University of Birmingham is dedicated to advancing our understanding of how forests respond to environmental changes.
Volunteer at BIFoR
Our students are closely integrated into the cutting-edge research underway at the BIFoR FACE facility. Since we opened up opportunities for students to volunteer with us, they have clocked-up over 3,000 hours of volunteering.
Find out more about volunteering
Latest news
Circular economy spins up to save forest experiment
Published 4 October 2024
The future of the world’s largest forest CO2 enrichment experiment has been secured thanks to a partnership between the University and Midlands firm, RenEco Ltd
University of Birmingham celebrates sustainability progress in 2023/24
Published 16 August 2024
Improving society and environment through our research, education and operations.
BIFoR Research Showcase at IUFRO 26th World Congress
Published 13 August 2024
The Birmingham Institute of Forest Research was well represented IUFRO (International Union of Forest Research Organizations) World Congress in Stockholm.
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Contact us
bifor@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Telephone +44 (0)121 414 6146
Twitter: @BIFoRUoB
Instagram: /biforuob