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Find out about our series of sensitivity maps which indicate where there are likely to be fewer sensitivities to woodland creation in England.
Information on oak processionary moth (OPM) for those who own or manage oak trees, including private tree and woodland owners as well as local authorities.
To help protect Britain's trees and woodland, a felling licence from the Forestry Commission is required to fell most trees.
Find out about the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus), including how to report sightings.
Find out what grants are available under the tree health pilot (THP) scheme, if you’re eligible and how to apply.
Find out how to identify and manage ash dieback if you own or manage ash trees. This includes private tree owners, woodland owners, farmers and local authorities.
Find information and support on woodland creation in England, including funding to create woodland, legal requirements and best practice for sustainability.
This document contains guidance on how to use the Forestry Commission map browser and Land Information Search.
A calendar of online and face-to-face Forestry Commission events, and details of shows and exhibitions we are attending.
How to identify common constraints and designations in your forestry project’s proposal area and what action to take in relation to individual constraints.
Find out how to import non-regulated firewood, such as logs and kindling, into England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain).
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.
Find out how to review and comment on felling licence applications for tree felling projects in your area.
An introduction to agroforestry including the benefits and definitions.
Guidance and resources to help local authorities plan, protect and manage trees and woodland.
Find information on sustainable woodland management in England, including funding to maintain your woodland, and regulations you need to follow.
Use this guide and the templates to determine works within woodland supplement 1 for the control and management of deer.
Find out how to identify, protect and manage ridge and furrow earthworks in forestry projects.
Decisions made through the planning system can have significant impacts on trees and woodland - find out when to consult the Forestry Commission.
Register so you can import or export regulated timber, wood products and bark, apply for export phytosanitary certificates, issue plant passports or apply ISPM15 marking.
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