eAlert: 8 March 2023
Published 21 March 2023
Applies to England
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1. Don’t miss out on Forestry Commission news
1.1 Remember to sign up to our new mailing list by 17 March 2023.
Lots of you have already signed up to our new mailing list, if that’s you, no need to do anything else. If you have not yet done so and would like to continue to receive news and updates from the Forestry Commission, it’s important that you update your details by subscribing to our new eAlert list.
We don’t want to see you go so please head over to resubscribe before the 17 March 2023.
2. Woodland Carbon Guarantee
2.1 Join our webinar to find out more about what you need to do to take part in the auction. Book your free place now.
The webinar will cover a basic introduction to the Woodland Carbon Code and the Woodland Carbon Guarantee; revisiting the processes required for registration. It will also provide detail on the upcoming 7th auction and describe the updated parameters for this auction.
Woodland Carbon Guarantee: pre-auction information:
- Tuesday 23 March 2023
- 2:00-3:30pm
- book your place
3. Oak Processionary Moth
3.1 We have made some changes to the operational boundaries to manage Oak Processionary Moth. Find out what’s new.
As Oak Processionary Moth season begins in March, changes to the operational boundaries of the management zones – Area designated free from the pest, Buffer Zone, and Established Area – will be implemented to continue to help restrict the spread of the pest.
Trade and local authorities should check the updated zones and boundaries on GOV.UK and the OPM resource hub to establish which zone they are in from 8 March 2023 onwards.
Landowners, the public, and trade are urged to remain vigilant for the pest and report any sightings to the Forestry Commission via our TreeAlert portal, by emailing opm@forestrycommission.gov.uk or calling 0300 067 4442.
Find more information on OPM and to view the updated maps visit our GOV.UK page: Managing oak processionary moth in England.
4. It’s International Women’s Day!
4.1 Watch our video to celebrate International Women’s Day with us:
Also, in celebration of women in forestry the People’s Picture have been commissioned to create a photo mosaic for Forestry England’s upcoming exhibition: Women in Forestry, the Lumberjills Story.
To take part submit a photograph by Friday 31 March 2023. The photo could show an image of yourself in a favourite forest spot, whether related to your work or simply enjoying woodland spaces. Please feel free to include in your submission some short narrative on why woodland spaces are important to you.
For more information, visit Celebrating women’s connection to forests and follow @peoplespicture on twitter.
5. Woods Mean Business
5.1 See more resources exploring how woodland can support agribusiness.
Watch our #WoodsMeanBusiness video to find out more about carbon credits and how much revenue you could generate.
Also, explore our infographic on generating income from trees: Grow your income using every part of a tree:
6. Deer and squirrel training days
6.1 Join us for one of our deer and squirrel habitat-monitoring face-to-face workshops.
These training days will cover Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier wildlife supplement requirements and impact monitoring techniques for:
They will include assessment methodology and practical demonstrations.
The events would be useful for anyone involved in woodland and deer management, especially current and prospective applicants, agents, and landowners involved in Countryside Stewardship or woodland creation.
More details on the days and booking via Eventbrite: