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Apply for grants and other funding to increase productivity, manage your land to benefit the environment and support your agricultural business.
Find out about the Forestry Commission’s Professional Forester Apprenticeship programme. The Development Woodland Officer role aims to kickstart your forestry career.
The new Chair will continue to drive the Forestry Commission’s efforts to protect and expand England's trees, woodlands and forests for future generations
The Forestry Commission increases the value of woodlands to society and the environment. Forestry Commission is a non-ministerial department, supported by 2 agencies and public bodies .
England’s grey squirrel policy statement sets out the actions government will take over the next 5 years to reduce the impact of grey squirrels on the red squirrel population and on our trees and woodlands.
Find out how the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) can help you get money to create new woodland.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
Find woodland agreements, felling licences and other designations or features on any chosen area of land in England.
The Forestry Commission controls tree felling by issuing felling licences. Find out when you need to apply.
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