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Find out about priority habitats and species, the value of ancient and native woodland and when it's appropriate to remove trees to restore open habitats.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
This page tells you how to identify common constraints and designations within your forestry project’s proposal area and sets out what you must consider or do in relation to individual constraints.
How to market forest reproductive material (FRM) for forestry purposes, including regulations, registration, master certificates and licences.
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
Newly named Moccas Park and Gillian’s Wood National Nature Reserve is home to ancient oaks and sweet chestnut trees dating back many hundreds of years.
Find out how you can protect and manage trees and woodlands in urban areas.
Cumbria’s globally rare temperate rainforest to be enhanced and celebrated
The 439-hectare National Nature Reserve will be a haven for people and a rich variety of species including kingfishers, rare ‘Charnwood spider’ and ancient oaks
Find out how to restock trees on a site where they have been felled due to pests or disease.
Find woodland agreements, felling licences and other designations or features on any chosen area of land in England.
Decisions made through the planning system can have significant impacts on trees and woodland - find out when to consult the Forestry Commission.
Forest Research provides research services relevant to UK and international forestry interests, informing and supporting forestry’s contribution to government policies. It provides the evidence base for UK forestry practices and supports innovation. Forest Research is an executive agency, sponsored by...
The National Forest Company leads the creation of The National Forest, a new, forested landscape and destination across 200 square miles of central England. Forest cover (woods and other habitats) has trebled to almost 20% and alongside a transformed environment...
Find information and support on woodland creation in England, including funding to create woodland, legal requirements and best practice for sustainability.
Find out about our series of sensitivity maps which indicate where there are likely to be fewer sensitivities to woodland creation in England.
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