Forestry Commission Events
A calendar of online and face-to-face events, and details of shows and exhibitions we will be attending.
Applies to England
Overview
We attend a range of events to meet customers and give advice and guidance on planting woodland. We also hold face-to-face and online training events and webinars on specific grant schemes and areas of forestry, that we encourage people to sign up to in advance.
We update this page regularly with new events.
Upcoming events
Transition Live (Cambridge)
Date: 9 May 2024
Farmers Weekly aims for a sustainable future for British agriculture and your farm. Transition Live features talks and panel discussions from farmers, researchers, policy leaders and industry specialists will delve into the important issues within these 3 main topics:
• food production
• environment
• business
Nottinghamshire County Show
Date: 11 May 2024
We have a stand with the Greenwood Community Forest. Chat to us about woodland creation, the benefits of woodland on your farm and the grants and incentives available. Get Nottinghamshire County Show tickets.
National Shooting Show (North Yorkshire)
Date: 11 to 12 May 2024
You can chat to us about the grants and incentives available to support woodland creation and management. Book tickets for the National Shooting Show.
Essex Young Farmers Show
Date: 19 May 2024
We will be joined by Thames Chase Community Forest and Essex County Council to discuss trees and woodland creation, woodland and deer management and the benefits of woodland. Book Essex Young Farmers Show.
Heathfield Agricultural Show (East Sussex)
Date: 25 May 2024
Come and talk to us about woodland creation and management, the benefits of woodland on your farm and the grants and incentives available. Book tickets for the Heathfield Agricultural Show.
Northumberland County Show
Date: 25 May 2024
We’ll be on hand to discuss the grants and incentives available to support woodland creation and management. Book Northumberland County Show.
Suffolk Show
Dates: 29 to 30 May 2024
Visit the Woodland and Agroforestry Advice Hub for free 1:1 advice from the Woodland Trust and Forestry Commission. We’re on Stand 22 so come and chat about making the most of woods and trees for your farm business. Book tickets for the Suffolk Show.
Cereals 2024 (Hertfordshire)
Date: 11 to 12 June 2024
Visit us along with Royal Payments Agency (RPA) and Defra at Cereals 2024; one of the largest trade shows for arable farmers. We will be on hand to discuss woodland creation, management, tree health and the grants and support available for farmers and landowners.
Lincolnshire Show
Date: 19 to 20 June 2024
Join us at the Lincolnshire Show at our stand with other Defra organisations. We will be on hand to discuss woodland creation, woodland management, the benefits of woodland on your land and the grants and incentives available.
Groundswell (Hertfordshire)
Date: 26 to 27 June 2024
Join us at Groundswell and discover how tree planting can support and improve biodiversity, soil health, provide protection for crops and livestock as well as improving water quality and mitigating flooding.
Royal Norfolk Show
Date: 26 to 27 June 2024
Join us and Natural England Catchment Sensitive Farming Advisors at the Royal Norfolk Show. From trees to river catchments, nature can be a powerful ally in managing our land and water. Drop by to learn how we can support you and your farm business.
Honley Show (West Yorkshire)
Date: 29 June 2024
We will be on hand to discuss the grants and incentives available for woodland creation and management. Book tickets for the Honley Show.
CLA North: Next Generation Pizza & Pimms (Cumbria)
Date: 4 July 2024
This event is to give you the opportunity to share ideas, challenges and ask questions. CLA North: Next Generation Pizza & Pimms is sponsored by us and we will be on hand to discuss woodland creation and its benefits.
Great Yorkshire Show
Date: 9 to 12 July 2024
Join us in the Forestry Area at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show. Staff will be on hand to discuss wood creation, management, tree health and the grants and support available for farmers and landowners. Get Great Yorkshire Show tickets.
Tendring Show (Suffolk)
Date: 13 July 2024
Chat to us about woodland creation and the benefits of woodland on your farm and the grants and incentives available. Book Tendring Show.
Association of Professional Foresters (APF 2024) (Warwickshire)
Date: 19 to 21 September 2024
We expand, protect, improve and connect England’s trees woodlands and forests, promoting the sustainable management of woodlands and increasing their value to society and the environment.
Come and talk to us for advice and support on woodland creation, woodland management, how to reduce the threat from pests and diseases and see Forest Research demonstrating their work in their innovative mobile laboratory. Get tickets for APF 2024.
Previous recorded events
| Event | Date | Details | Recording |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS2 Woodland Fund: webinar hosted by the Forestry Commission | 8 November 2023 | Funding information to support native woodland creation or the restoration of Plantations on Ancient Woodland sites. | Watch the recording |
| Ash dieback and the Tree Health Pilot: webinar hosted by the Forestry Commission | 23 June 2023 | This webinar explains about the ash dieback grant offer within the Tree Health Pilot. | Watch the recording |
| Societal benefits of trees, woods and forests in England: webinar hosted by the Forest Research | 10 May 2023 | This webinar looks at work by the Society and Environment Research Group on the societal benefits of trees, woods, and forests, primarily focusing on England. | Watch the recording |
| Red Squirrels and forestry operations: webinar hosted by the Forestry Commission | March 2023 | This webinar offers advice on how to plan and carry out forest operations in woodlands to minimise the possible impacts on red squirrels. | Watch the recording |
You can search our YouTube channel for previous recorded events.
Last updated 1 May 2024 + show all updates
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Added events: Nottinghamshire County Show, Cereals 2024, CLA North: Next Generation Pizza & Pimms, Royal Norfolk Show and Lincolnshire Show.
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Added Suffolk Show.
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Added Heathfield Agricultural Show.
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Added events: Alternative Land Uses: Agroforestry, Land agent and advisor EWCO training day, Northumberland County Show, Transition Live and updated information for the Association of Professional Foresters event.
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