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Find out the benefits of planting trees, including funding and support available to create woodland in England.
What to do if you’re bringing plants and products like wood and timber into Great Britain, including what certificates you'll need.
There are rules for bringing plants or ‘plant-based products’ (like wood)…
If you’re bringing in plants or plant-based products from the EU,…
If you’re bringing plants and plant-based products (like wood) from…
A ‘phytosanitary’ (plant health) certificate proves your plants: have been…
You’ll need to apply for a permit or certificate if you’re bringing any…
If you need advice on bringing plants or plant-based products into Great…
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 information and support on woodland creation in England, including funding to create woodland, legal requirements and best practice for sustainability.
Government incentives for CHP schemes
Plant health controls, imports and exports, certification schemes, plant passporting and listed quarantine plant pests.
Learn how planting trees can help manage flooding, improve water quality, and support aquatic habitats.
Leaflet for skippers and crew, fishing safely.
Find out what’s involved in woodland creation and how long the process takes, from scoping your landscape to planting your first tree.
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