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How to deal with threats - like grey squirrels and rhododendron - to protect native species and habitats in woodlands.
Find out what a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) agri-environment mirror agreement is, including 5 in 10 agreements, and when you would get one.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2021
This document provides guidance on the most appropriate forms of tree protection for use in woodland creation scenarios.
A closed grant for creating native woodland or restoring plantations on ancient woodland sites near to the HS2 route.
Information about Phytophthora pluvialis, including how to report sightings.
How to export certain types of regulated wood, wood products and bark from Great Britain to the world.
Find out how to restock trees on a site where they have been felled due to pests or disease.
Diversification for long-term returns.
Read the latest Plant Health News from the Forestry Commission. Sign up to the plant health newsletter to receive up-to-date forestry trade news.
Read the rules on compatibility of England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) payments and whether land managers can access other sources of ecosystem services payments alongside EWCO payments.
Find information and support on how to comply with the biosecure procurement requirement for suppliers of plants and trees.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Find out how you can protect and manage trees and woodlands in urban areas.
Guidance on the Forestry Commission’s interpretation of trees and woodland for the purposes of felling licences and forestry environmental impact assessments.
How to use the optional Countryside Stewardship monitoring report and photographic monitoring report templates.
These example landscape character appraisals will help you develop your own woodland creation design plan.
This guidance sets out the need to contact historic environment organisations during the development of forestry projects and provides template emails that proposers can use.
A Tree Production Capital Grant (TPCG) Case Study: mechanising the preparation, sowing, weeding and lifting of seed beds.
If you're an existing Local Authority Treescapes Fund (LATF) grant holder, use these forms and guidance to submit a claim. The LATF is closed for applications.
Find out how to assess whether your site might be suitable for woodland creation by carrying out species and vegetation surveys.
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