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Identify, report, prevent and minimise the introduction, spread and impacts of tree pests and diseases in the UK.
Find out how to restock trees on a site where they have been felled due to pests or disease.
Find out how you could do the SFI actions for hedgerows.
Get help to classify herbal medicines, vitamins, food preparations, supplements and tonics for import and export.
The T6 exemption allows you to chip, shred, cut or pulverise waste wood and plant matter to make it easier to store and transport, or to convert it for use.
How to apply for authorisation to import, move or keep specified material and the fees you must pay.
The Forestry Commission controls tree felling by issuing felling licences.
Find out how land managers can look after newly planted trees in areas where there’s been restocking due to pests and disease.
Find out about a specific tree pest or disease, including its lifecycle, the type of damage it does, and what to do about it.
Find out about exporting products of animal origin (POAO) such as meat, dairy and fish, live animals, plants and plant products.
Find out about pests and diseases that could be affecting your trees.
Find information and support on how to comply with the biosecure procurement requirement for suppliers of plants and trees.
Grant support for activities that enhance the quality, quantity, and diversity of tree seed sources in England.
Read inspiring case studies of successful tree planting and woodland creation projects from across England.
Check if you need a licence or phytosanitary certificate to export plants and plant products.
Planting the right tree, in the right place, can help manage flooding, improve water quality, and support aquatic habitats. Find out more in the collection of resources below.
Read about how farmers, landowners and organisations are enhancing domestic tree and seed supply across England.
This guide gives an overview of plant health legislation for forestry in England for Forestry Commission staff and contract inspectors working in the sector.
Creating new woodland is a proven way to help tackle the effects of climate change. Find out more in this collection of resources.
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