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Guidance on the Forestry Commission’s interpretation of trees and woodland for the purposes of felling licences and forestry environmental impact assessments.
Find out about the movement restrictions of spruce trees originating within the Ips typographus demarcated area.
The eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) is a serious pest of spruce. There are exemptions and restrictions for planting spruce in the demarcated area.
Find out how to take action early to protect your woodland and spruce trees against infestation of the Ips typographus bark beetle in the demarcated area (DMA).
Find out about the projects that are helping to increase the quality, quantity and diversity of seed stands and seed orchards.
This framework sets out how we review schemes approved as ‘Category A evidence’ to check for compliance.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in March 2024.
If you're an existing Urban Tree Challenge Fund (UTCF) grant holder, use these forms and guidance to submit a claim.
These example landscape character appraisals will help you develop your own woodland creation design plan.
Find out how to apply for consent for change of use to convert woodland to open habitat.
Find out how the Forestry Commission supports you if you operate in woodland designated a site of special scientific interest (SSSI).
Learn how Cabilla Manor Farm used woodland creation to build a resilient business model.
Find out how to enter the grant funding competition and win the funding to create a new Forest for the Nation.
How to identify tree damage by deer and grey squirrels.
How trees can support your nature recovery plans.
Find out how to notify the Forestry Commission if you plan to invoke the force majeure clause in your Forestry Commission grant.
How to get Natural England’s consent for works on or near a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) when you apply for a felling licence or woodland grant agreement.
Guidance on restocking for owners and managers of woodland containing ash. An overview of considerations and signposts to appropriate sources of information.
Find out what you need to do if you receive a Statutory Plant Health Notice (SPHN) for spruce trees infested with Ips typographus.
Find out how continuous cover forestry benefits your woodland.
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