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Woodland manager, Helen, reflects on a successful tree planting project which turned a former maize field into a thriving woodland habitat.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that start on 1 January 2019.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2020.
Find out about the movement restrictions of spruce trees originating within the Ips typographus demarcated area.
Find out about the many benefits that trees can bring to your land and the financial and expert support you can get from the Forestry Commission.
Find out how tree planting and woodland creation can benefit your land. Learn about the financial support, grants and expert advice available.
How to request alternative felling permissions and/or restocking conditions on an approved felling licence from the Forestry Commission.
Supplementary guidance on undertaking stakeholder engagement before you submit your woodland management plans (WMP).
Hear from Max and Guy Irving who have planted a new 22 hectare woodland to grow their family business.
Find out how this small business is increasing its financial return through the sale of carbon units.
These example landscape character appraisals will help you develop your own woodland creation design plan.
Learn about the different ways you can manage your woodland, the steps to create a woodland management plan, and the support and funding available.
Case study on restoring Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites (PAWS), West Wycombe Estate.
Read the agreement holder’s guide for agreements starting on or after 5 January 2023 until 31 December 2023.
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 how to restock trees on a site where they have been felled due to pests or disease.
The 'climate matching tool' helps you consider which tree seeds to plant in light of the changing climate.
Supplementary guidance for if you're claiming annual payments as compensation for taking land out of agricultural production to create new woodland instead.
Enhancing biodiversity, research and the local community.
Continuing a legacy by planting and expanding woodland that benefits nature while enhancing the value of the family farm.
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