Biography

Edward (Ted) Wilson is a silviculturist who specialises in the sustainability, resilience and conservation of temperate and boreal forests.

Ted enjoys a multi-faceted career as a public policy adviser, researcher, practitioner and educator. He has worked in Canada, the UK and Ireland for over 35 years, and delivered projects in more than 15 countries. He has held posts with the Canadian Forest Service, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, UK Forestry Commission and the Royal Forestry Society. In 2012 he was Visiting Scholar at the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, University of New Brunswick, Canada. 

Ted’s research interests are in the areas of tree biology, woodland establishment and silvicultural systems, especially continuous cover forestry (CCF). His current focus is the transformation of even-aged plantations to irregular structure forests. Recent projects have included research on seedling quality enhancement and species diversification to promote the ecological resilience of woodlands. In addition, he undertakes research on professional forestry education and the benefits of woodland for public health. 

Knowledge mobilisation has always been an important element of Ted’s professional practice. He has organised national and international conferences, workshops, open days and training programmes for government, non-government and professional organisations. Currently, he is delivering workshops and courses in CCF, including 2- and 3-day training in silvicultural tree marking and biodiversity management in a range of woodland types.  

Edward (Ted) Wilson
Silviculturist

Phone: +353 85 806 3354 (IRL)
Phone: +44 7597 007599 (UK)
Skype: erwilson1

Email: ted.wilson@silviculture.org.uk
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ORCID: 0000-0003-2711-0640

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