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Continuing a legacy by planting and expanding woodland that benefits nature while enhancing the value of the family farm.
Find information on how to meet the UK requirements for timber procurement in the UK.
Overview of successful Tree Production Innovation Fund (TPIF) projects.
Find out what’s involved and when to expect payment for this grant to support research and development in the forestry sector.
Read how woodland creation can capture carbon, and how it can help your business.
This note provides information on changes implemented to the Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG) in December 2023 and how we will apply these to applications and existing agreements.
Find out how tree planting and woodland creation can benefit your land. Learn about the financial support, grants and expert advice available.
This note sets out the how the Forestry Commission will apply the 2023 rate revisions to England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) applications and existing agreements.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2018.
Steps farmers and land managers must take before applying for Countryside Stewardship on common land and shared grazing.
Read about projects by successful grant recipients of the Forestry Commission's Seed Sourcing Grant.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started before April 2018.
This Operations Note sets out how Local Authorities can best evidence the need for tree felling without a felling licence, and defend against allegations of alleged illegal tree felling.
This guidance explains how to consider the historic environment when developing and implementing forestry projects in England.
Advice to woodland owners and managers on UK timber procurement policy, EU Timber Regulation, and supplying woodfuel to renewable energy and heat markets.
Creating a legacy woodland to benefit the landscape, wildlife, and the community.
How Haringey Council, London used funding from the Tree Health Pilot for proactive management of the invasive pest oak processionary moth (OPM).
Read about the rules for the capital grant for farmers and land managers to restock or improve woodland after tree health problems
Supplementary guidance on the treatment of carbon finance as co-funding for woodland creation receiving grant-aid through the English Woodland Grant Scheme (EWGS).
This document ensures a consistent approach to planning and assessing proposals for deforestation, and the wildfire risk resulting from those proposals.
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