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An overview of tree felling, environmental considerations and the permission you need.
Apply for funding to create woodland under the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO).
How to identify common constraints and designations in your forestry project’s proposal area and what action to take in relation to individual constraints.
Find information and support on woodland creation in England, including funding to create woodland, legal requirements and best practice for sustainability.
Find out how to kill trees on site using chemical treatments to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
Information on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for forestry projects in England. Guidance on whether you need to submit an EIA application form to the Forestry Commission.
Find out how to import timber and wood material, including the documents, identity checks and plant health inspections required.
Learn how our sensitivity maps can help you find out if your land is suitable for woodland creation and what environmental factors to consider.
Find out how to identify and manage ash dieback if you own or manage ash trees. This includes private tree owners, woodland owners, farmers and local authorities.
Find out how to protect wildlife and habitats and apply for wildlife licences so you can legally operate in woodlands and forests.
This document contains guidance on how to use the Forestry Commission map browser and Land Information Search.
How to export certain types of regulated wood, wood products and bark from Great Britain to the world.
Find out how to identify, protect and manage ridge and furrow earthworks in forestry projects.
Find out how to import non-regulated firewood, such as logs and kindling, into England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain).
A calendar of online and face-to-face Forestry Commission events, and details of shows and exhibitions we are attending.
An introduction to agroforestry including the benefits and definitions.
Find out what grants are available under the tree health pilot (THP) scheme, if you’re eligible and how to apply.
Information about sweet chestnut blight (Cryphonectria parasitica), including how to report sightings.
Decisions made through the planning system can have significant impacts on trees and woodland - find out when to consult the Forestry Commission.
How to market forest reproductive material (FRM) for forestry purposes, including regulations, registration, master certificates and licences.
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