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Explains the legislation governing Tree Preservation Orders and tree protection in conservation areas.
Find out how to restock trees on a site where they have been felled due to pests or disease.
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.
To help protect Britain's trees and woodland, a felling licence from the Forestry Commission is required to fell most trees.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
Identify, report, prevent and minimise the introduction, spread and impacts of tree pests and diseases in the UK.
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...
Read about opportunities to plant trees and create woodland on your land.
Find out how to fell diseased trees to slow the spread of certain tree pests and diseases and to protect the wider treescape – what to do if you get a statutory plant health notice (SPHN) asking you to fell...
Find out how land managers can look after newly planted trees in areas where there’s been restocking due to pests and disease.
Find information and support on woodland creation in England, including funding to create woodland, legal requirements and best practice for sustainability.
Find out what’s involved and how to apply for funding to support the planting and establishment of standard trees in urban and peri-urban areas in England.
Find out how to kill trees on site using chemical treatments to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
Planting the right tree, in the right place, can help manage flooding, improve water quality, and support aquatic habitats. Find out more in the collection of resources below.
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.
Find out how you can protect and manage trees and woodlands in urban areas.
Decisions made through the planning system can have significant impacts on trees and woodland - find out when to consult the Forestry Commission.
Find out about a specific tree pest or disease, including its lifecycle, the type of damage it does, and what to do about it.
Find out about pests and diseases that could be affecting your trees.
Find out when and how to report a notifiable tree pest or disease in the UK, and information on services such as Tree Alert, TreeCheck and Observatree.
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