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How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
Find woodland agreements, felling licences and other designations or features on any chosen area of land in England.
Find out how the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) can help you get money to create new woodland.
The Forestry Commission controls tree felling by issuing felling licences. Find out when you need to apply.
Find out how to create a woodland management plan for grant and felling licence applications. This will help you plan and develop a sustainable woodland.
Find out about the Forestry Commission’s Professional Forester Apprenticeship programme. The Development Woodland Officer role aims to kickstart your forestry career.
Information about sweet chestnut blight (Cryphonectria parasitica), including how to report sightings.
The UKFS defines the government requirements for forestry in the UK. It provides a basis for regulation and monitoring, including national and international reporting.
If you suspect anyone of illegal felling then you can check if permission exists and, if necessary, report the incident to the Forestry Commission.
Guidance on applying for a licence to fell growing trees using our Felling Licence Online service.
Use the public registers to find details on proposed forestry work and Forestry Commission decisions to approve or reject proposals.
Woodlands may be eligible for certain tax reliefs and exemptions, depending on the type of woodland and its purpose.
Find out when you need a felling licence to fell trees, and what we do if trees are felled without a licence. This can apply to your land, or land you manage.
Apply for funding to create woodland under the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO).
Find out how to apply for the Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG) to support your development of a proposal to create woodland.
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.
Find out what you can do to prevent tree pests and diseases from establishing and spreading.
Find out how to import timber and wood material, including the documents, identity checks and plant health inspections required.
If you use, produce or supply wood packaging material (WPM) to move goods to or from the EU or the rest of the world, you must make sure it meets international standards.
Find out how to kill trees on site using chemical treatments to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
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