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The UKFS defines the government requirements for forestry in the UK. It provides a basis for regulation and monitoring, including national and international reporting.
Find out how to create a woodland management plan. This will help you plan and develop a sustainable woodland, and can be used for grant and felling licence applications.
How developers can get advice on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and applications for planning, permission in principle and technical details consent.
Find out how to kill trees on site using chemical treatments to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
Find out what you must do as a public body when carrying out or approving activities on or near sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs).
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the livestock and machinery hardcore tracks item.
The Seed Sourcing Grant (SSG) provides support for activities that enhance the quality, quantity and diversity of tree seed sources in England.
Rules on buffer strips that you must follow if you have hedgerows on or next to land used for agriculture.
Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.
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 if your land is in a nitrate vulnerable zone (NVZ) and how to appeal.
If you suspect anyone of illegal felling then you can check if permission exists and, if necessary, report the incident to the Forestry Commission.
Use the grant manual and forms to apply for funding to create woodland under the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO).
When you need to apply for consent, how to apply, and the works that you can do without consent.
Find out how much nitrogen you can use on your land and how to plan and record your fertiliser use in a nitrate vulnerable zone (NVZ).
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the agroforestry plan item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the wooden field gate item.
Find out about the Forestry Commission’s Professional Forester Apprenticeship programme that offers an exciting career pathway into the forestry sector.
Use the public registers to find details on proposed forestry work and Forestry Commission decisions to approve or reject proposals.
Discover and register for Planning Inspectorate webinars.
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