Guidance

Christmas trees and forestry regulations in England

This guidance helps Christmas tree growers understand the forestry regulations that apply to Christmas trees.

• From: Forestry Commission
• Published: 29 October 2025
• Last updated: 31 October 2025
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  1. 31 October 2025

     Added further detail around growing, felling and the movement of spruce Christmas trees in the Ips typographus demarcaded area.

  2. 29 October 2025

     First published.

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This guidance is for individuals, companies or estates who grow, or intend to grow, Christmas trees in England for commercial purposes.