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Learn more about protecting trees from domestic cattle (Bos taurus), domestic and feral sheep (Ovis aries), domestic and feral goats (Capra hircus) and European bison (Bison bonasus).
Learn about the management options for trees and woodland in the landscape, including: felling, shelterwood, overstocking and diversifying tree species.
Supplementary guidance offering an overview of those priority open habitats most likely to need consideration during the planning and assessment of woodland creation proposals.
You must read and agree to the terms and conditions set out in this document to apply for the tree health pilot scheme.
Supplementary guidance on undertaking stakeholder engagement before you submit your woodland management plans (WMP).
A guide on restocking your woodlands, after removing spruce trees within the proactive spruce removal area in the south-east of England (in the Ips typographus Demarcation Area).
Use these forms and guidance to make a claim, or submit a report, and manage your Seed Sourcing Grant (SSG) agreement.
Learn how Helmingham Estate has extended their existing woodlands and incorporated agroforestry practices and the benefits they provide.
How the Forestry Commission will apply the 2024 rate uplifts to England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) applications and agreements.
A brief overview of England's Community Forests including the support they can offer for tree planting and woodland creation.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2016.
Find out how to apply for authorisation to fell, stack, transport or process spruce trees within the Ips typographus demarcated area (DMA).
Read this woodland creation case study on how woodlands can support a local authority with their net zero plans.
Supplementary guidance offering clarity on the principles to adopt when considering afforestation on or near priority habitats.
Guide to help traders of large oak trees meet the management policy changes that came into force on 24 May 2023.
Tree health news is a newsletter with updates and insight on tree health. The Forestry Commission issues these newsletters by email.
A brief overview of the grants, incentives and other support that are available for woodland creation as part of the England Woodland Creation Partnerships.
Use these calculators to help build a wild pollinator and farm wildlife package as part of a Mid Tier application.
Infographic illustrating the top GB ports and associated top international trading supply regions, where non-compliant wood-based material has been intercepted.
Invitation to Quote documentation for the Forestry Learning Mechanism scoping study.
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