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This Operations Note explains the eligibility criteria that determine when the holders of existing grant agreements for woodland creation can apply to the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO).
This Operations Note sets out how Local Authorities can best evidence the need for tree felling without a felling licence, and defend against allegations of alleged illegal tree felling.
Tree health news is a newsletter with updates and insight on tree health. The Forestry Commission issues these newsletters by email.
Practical guidance on mitigating deer impacts in woodlands and what to consider when planning and assessing woodland proposals.
Learn how Helmingham Estate has extended their existing woodlands and incorporated agroforestry practices and the benefits they provide.
This framework sets out how we review schemes approved as ‘Category A evidence’ to check for compliance.
Invitation to Quote documentation for the Nursery Notification Scheme.
Overview of successful Woods into Management (WiM) Forestry Innovation Fund projects.
A closed grant for testing your innovative idea for using temporary roads, bridges, log chutes and other equipment to access and improve hard to reach vulnerable woodlands.
This note provides information on changes implemented to the Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG) in December 2023 and how we will apply these to applications and existing agreements.
This note sets out the how the Forestry Commission will apply the 2023 rate revisions to England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) applications and existing agreements.
This guidance helps Christmas tree growers understand the forestry regulations that apply to Christmas trees.
Advice to woodland owners and managers on UK timber procurement policy, EU Timber Regulation, and supplying woodfuel to renewable energy and heat markets.
A closed grant that helped restore woodlands suffering from ash dieback.
If you are developing a woodland creation proposal, read how to assess the proposal's impact on the water environment and when to seek guidance.
How the Forestry Commission will apply the 2024 rate uplifts to England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) applications and agreements.
A collection of Forestry Commission blogs on careers in forestry.
A closed grant for managing and improving the ecological condition of woodland.
We are looking for novel proposals to create at least 100ha of new woodland to be planted by 31 March 2025.
This Operations Note provides information about the steps Agreement Holders need to take where a Change in Management Control, including a Succession, will or is intended to take place.
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