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Forests and woodland

Policy papers and consultations

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  • Summary of the progress made in 2015 to 2016 by organisations signed up to the UK Statement on sourcing sustainable palm oil.

  • The UK statement draws together new and existing specific commitments on the sourcing of sustainable palm oil.

  • Summary of the progress made over the last 12 months by organisations signed up to sourcing sustainable palm oil.

  • What the government is doing to protect, improve and expand our public and private woodlands.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Summary of the progress made over the last 12 months in sourcing sustainable palm oil.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Seeking views on the intended abolition of the Home Grown Timber Advisory Committee (HGTAC).

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sets out the government’s approach to tree health in England.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Overview of the activity that Defra and the devolved administrations are undertaking to improve plant biosecurity.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Seeking views on our strategy for the next 10 years to secure a sustainable future for the forest.

  • Summary of the progress made over the last 12 months in sourcing sustainable palm oil.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This report summarises the conclusions of the review of government’s forestry functions in England.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Progress made on commitments made in the forestry and woodlands policy statement.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Responsibilities of new independent public body, Public Forest Estate management organisation (PFE).

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A framework for assessing the economic, environmental and social risks and impacts of Chalara.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review of the academic literature on the social amplification of risk.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The taskforce present their final report with recommendations on how best to address the threats posed by plant pests and pathogens to our trees and other plants.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Views of stakeholders on the recommendations set out in the interim Taskforce report.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Interim report ensuring Defra has access to the current and robust evidence to inform decisions on dealing with tree and plant disease.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The statement sets out clear priorities for future policy-making, focused on protecting, improving and expanding our public and private woodlands.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This government response addresses the key issues from the task force's report on removing the barriers to reducing peat use in horticulture.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government