Guidance

Historic environment guidance for forestry in England

This guidance explains how to consider the historic environment when developing and implementing forestry projects in England.

• From: Forestry Commission
• Published: 23 April 2024
• Last updated: 29 May 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England

• Publication for Northern Ireland
• Publication for Scotland
• Publication for Wales

Documents

Historic environment guidance for forestry in England

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Forestry Commission’s historic environment opportunity map for new woodland

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When to notify historic environment organisations about forestry proposals

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/when-to-notify-historic-environment-organisations-about-forestry-proposals

Details

From 1 October 2024, organisations and individuals should follow this guidance on the historic environment when developing and implementing forestry projects in England. Historic environment organisations should follow it when providing information and advice on forestry projects.

Published 23 April 2024

Last updated 29 May 2025 + show all updates

1. 29 May 2025

   Added a guide to Forestry Commission's historic environment opportunity map for new woodland.

2. 23 April 2024

   First published.