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Find out how you can protect and manage trees and woodlands in urban areas.
This document provides guidance on the most appropriate forms of tree protection for use in woodland creation scenarios.
Find out about priority habitats and species, the value of ancient and native woodland and when it's appropriate to remove trees to restore open habitats.
Find information and support on woodland creation in England, including funding to create woodland, legal requirements and best practice for sustainability.
Find out what you can do to prevent tree pests and diseases from establishing and spreading.
The National Forest Company leads the creation of The National Forest, a new, forested landscape and destination across 200 square miles of central England. Forest cover (woods and other habitats) has trebled to almost 20% and alongside a transformed environment...
Practical advice and guidance on climate change for local authorities, farmers and woodland owners and managers.
Forest Research provides research services relevant to UK and international forestry interests, informing and supporting forestry’s contribution to government policies. It provides the evidence base for UK forestry practices and supports innovation. Forest Research is an executive agency, sponsored by...
Find out how to protect wildlife and habitats and apply for wildlife licences so you can legally operate in woodlands and forests.
Read how South West Lakes Trust is collaborating with others to protect Burrator Forest from livestock and wildlife damage.
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