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The Forestry Commission decision framework for determining when to convert woodland to open habitat, and when compensatory tree planting is required.
Find out what you can do to prevent or help minimise the introduction, establishment, spread and impacts of tree pests and diseases in the UK.
Find out how you can protect and manage trees and woodlands in urban areas.
If you own a woodland in the Ips typographus proactive spruce removal area, get information on Spruce Site Assessment and tree health pilot funding to manage the risk of infestation.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2021
A brief overview of the grants, incentives and other support that are available for woodland creation as part of the England Woodland Creation Partnerships.
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.
Enhancing biodiversity, providing a recreation space for the local community and sequestering carbon.
Supplementary guidance on the rules about changing ownership of land under a Forestry Commission grant scheme.
Find out how to implement good biosecurity to protect trees and woodland
These example landscape character appraisals will help you develop your own woodland creation design plan.
The grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) is considered a woodland pest due to the damage they cause to trees. Learn more about their impact on trees, your management options and how to control their access to individual tree…
Learn about the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) and its impact on treescapes. Find out how to manage beavers in the wider environment, control access to individual trees, and managing the trees themselves
Read the agreement holder’s guide for agreements starting on or after 5 January 2023 until 31 December 2023.
Find out about funded projects that are enhancing and facilitating tree production methods used in England.
Find out how to sustainably manage forests and woodlands to protect and enhance the water environment.
Resources on where to find opportunities for working in forestry.
A woodland that benefits business, biodiversity, and the local community, leaving a lasting legacy for the family.
Read the case studies of various career paths within the Forestry Commission.
Find out how to notify the Forestry Commission if you plan to invoke the force majeure clause in your Forestry Commission grant.
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