Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR) Free-Air Carbon dioxide Enrichment (FACE) Facility

Visit one of the largest climate change experiments in the world!

Photo credit Estrella Luna Diez

Buy tickets to attend a tour on Monday 8^th June.
Tours are scheduled to start at 10:00 and 13:00 and will last up to two hours.

Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR) at the University of Birmingham is opening the gates to its Free-Air Carbon dioxide Enrichment (FACE) facility in Staffordshire for walking tours of the forest.

The woodland houses one of the largest climate change experiments in the world. This real-world experiment simulates the predicted 2050 atmosphere and observes whole ecosystem effects of elevated CO2, from changes in soil chemistry to altered carbon sequestration in mature oak trees. Be guided by scientists on a journey among time travelling trees!

Find out more: birmingham.ac.uk/research/centres-institutes/birmingham-institute-of-forest-research/bifor-face

Please note:
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Parking available
Toilet facilities on site
Dogs not allowed
Outside site only
Rough terrain

No eating or drinking is permitted in the forest. We recommend long sleeves and trousers to protect against biting insects, and boots with ankle support. We have a limited number of boots available to borrow on the day. Other PPE will be provided.

Visitors should be advised that walking tours will typically be between 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours long spent walking/ standing on rough terrain. Any visitors with additional requirements for access should contact bifor@contacts.bham.ac.uk. Our site team will always endeavour to provide accommodations to facilitate your attendance.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact the event organiser using the 'Manage Tickets' button at the top of the page.