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Read about the wide-reaching benefits that tree planting and woodland creation could bring to your farm.
The toolkit provides step-by-step guidance for local authorities to develop an effective trees and woodland strategy to realise the multiple benefits trees can deliver to their communities.
Practical advice for those with a responsibility for management of ash in woodlands.
A woodland haven for people and wildlife.
Supplementary guidance offering an overview of those priority open habitats most likely to need consideration during the planning and assessment of woodland creation proposals.
Supplementary guidance on the treatment of larch species when processing felling applications through the Forestry Commission.
Tree health news is a newsletter with updates and insight on tree health. The Forestry Commission issues these newsletters by email.
Overview of successful Tree Production Innovation Fund (TPIF) projects.
Find insight and advice about timber production from other organisations.
The Forestry Commission decision framework for determining when to convert woodland to open habitat, and when compensatory tree planting is required.
Find out how to apply for consent for change of use to convert woodland to open habitat.
Read about the UK Forestry Standard's 7 elements of sustainable forest management, and how you can apply them when creating new woodland.
Learn how Cabilla Manor Farm used woodland creation to build a resilient business model.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2016.
Creating a larger, more connected woodland habitat.
Enhancing biodiversity, providing a recreation space for the local community and sequestering carbon.
Appeal against a grant decision, refusal of a felling licence, restocking and enforcement notices, or an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) enforcement notice.
This note explains the rules for regulated firewood entering Great Britain.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2020.
Provides practical advice on making developments better for people and the environment.
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