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Find out how to kill trees on site using chemical treatments to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
How to import plants, fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, trees, seeds and used agricultural machinery to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) from the EU.
Carbon is stored throughout every part of the tree, from living biomass and soil, to deadwood and leaf litter, and creating new woodland is a proven way to help tackle the effects of climate change. Find out more in the...
Find out how land managers can look after newly planted trees in areas where there’s been restocking due to pests and disease.
How to import plants, fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, trees, seeds and used agricultural machinery from non-EU countries to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
Find out how to restock trees on a site where they have been felled due to pests or disease.
Find information and support on woodland creation in England, including funding to create woodland, legal requirements and best practice for sustainability.
Identify, report, prevent and minimise the introduction, spread and impacts of tree pests and diseases in the UK.
Find out about pests and diseases that could be affecting your trees.
Find out about a specific tree pest or disease, including its lifecycle, the type of damage it does, and what to do about it.
All types of woodland can support nature recovery, when appropriately designed and managed to conserve and enhance biodiversity. Find out more in the collection of resources below.
Support to enhance the domestic production of tree seed and saplings, via investments in facilities and equipment.
Find out what you can do to prevent or help minimise the introduction, establishment, spread and impacts of tree pests and diseases in the UK.
Explains the legislation governing Tree Preservation Orders and tree protection in conservation areas.
You may need to make a 'works to trees' application if they’re protected by a ‘tree preservation order’ (TPO) or you live in a conservation area.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
Find information and support on how to comply with the biosecure procurement requirement for suppliers of plants and trees.
Find out what you can do to prevent tree pests and diseases from establishing and spreading.
Check the tariff classification for decorative articles for Christmas trees.
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