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To help protect Britain's trees and woodland, a felling licence from the Forestry Commission is required to fell most trees.
This document contains guidance on how to use the Forestry Commission map browser and Land Information Search.
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.
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 on sustainable woodland management in England, including funding to maintain your woodland, and regulations you need to follow.
Find out how to review and comment on felling licence applications for tree felling projects in your area.
Information on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for forestry projects in England. Guidance on whether you need to submit an EIA application form to the Forestry Commission.
A calendar of online and face-to-face Forestry Commission events, and details of shows and exhibitions we are attending.
Find out what you can do to prevent tree pests and diseases from establishing and spreading.
How to identify common constraints and designations in your forestry project’s proposal area and what action to take in relation to individual constraints.
Use this guide and the templates to determine works within woodland supplement 1 for the control and management of deer.
An introduction to agroforestry including the benefits and definitions.
The Spruce Site Assessment (SSA) grant is for landowners and land managers in England with spruce trees on land inside the Ips typographus Proactive Spruce Removal Area.
Find out about our series of sensitivity maps which indicate where there are likely to be fewer sensitivities to woodland creation in England.
A detailed guide and a quick guide for using Felling Licence Online.
How to market forest reproductive material (FRM) for forestry purposes, including regulations, registration, master certificates and licences.
A closed scheme that helped accelerate woodland planting rates and develop the domestic market for woodland carbon for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Information on training courses and guidance on choosing the right path for a career in forestry.
Decisions made through the planning system can have significant impacts on trees and woodland - find out when to consult the Forestry Commission.
Supplementary guidance on the treatment of larch species when processing felling applications through the Forestry Commission.
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