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This document ensures a consistent approach to planning and assessing proposals for deforestation, and the wildfire risk resulting from those proposals.
Resources on where to find opportunities for working in forestry.
Find a company authorised for handling wood and material affected by Ips typographus or Phytophthora pluvialis.
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.
This guidance provides definitions for felling and restocking terms used by the Forestry Commission.
How to identify tree damage by deer and grey squirrels.
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.
Read the agreement holder’s guide for agreements starting on or after 5 January 2023 until 31 December 2023.
Find out the benefits of planting trees, including funding and support available to create woodland in England.
Climate change management guidance for landowners, foresters and farmers to strengthen woodland management and combat the effects of climate change.
You must read and agree to the terms and conditions set out in this document to apply for the tree health pilot scheme.
Find out how new woodland can enhance landscape character as well as provide benefits to woodland owners and society.
Practical advice for those with a responsibility for management of ash in woodlands.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2020.
Information on Forestry Commission datasets and how to access them.
Access to forests and woodland improves physical and mental health. It creates a better understanding of nature, and why we need to protect and nurture it.
Read the Forestry Commission's guides on how best to manage dog walkers on your woodland. This includes managing dog fouling and protecting wildlife from dogs.
How to plan and access tracks and surfaced haulage roads in woodland – the minimum appropriate standards for construction, repair and maintenance.
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 out about priority habitats and species, the value of ancient and native woodland and when it's appropriate to remove trees to restore open habitats.
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