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Apply for grants and other funding to increase productivity, manage your land to benefit the environment and support your agricultural business.
What farmers, foresters and land managers need to know and do before applying for a Countryside Stewardship grant, and how to manage a grant agreement.
The home of Forestry Commission on GOV.UK. The Forestry Commission increases the value of woodlands to society and the environment.
Get support to create woodland using the England Woodland Creation Offer.
Find woodland agreements, felling licences and other designations or features on any chosen area of land in England.
The Forestry Commission controls tree felling by issuing felling licences.
The Forestry and Arboriculture Training Fund covers training costs for short, practical forestry and arboriculture courses.
Information on oak processionary moth for those who own or manage oak trees, including private tree and woodland owners as well as local authorities.
Forestry Commission's Area Office, Operational Delivery Team and Plant Health Forestry Team contact details.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
What you must do when you keep livestock or manage land.
Make changes to your digital maps and register new land.
How to check your digital land maps and update or correct any changes made by the Rural Payments Agency.
Use the guidance and forms below to apply for funding to create woodland under the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO).
Use this guide to apply for a licence to fell growing trees using our Felling Licence Online service
Read the guidance to help you make your claim for payment using the Rural Payments service or a claim form.
This guidance sets out the UK governments' approach to sustainable forestry, including standards and requirements, regulations and monitoring, and reporting.
Legislation will improve air and water quality, tackle waste, increase recycling, halt the decline of species, and improve our natural environment.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
If you suspect anyone of illegal felling then you can check if permission exists and, if necessary, report the incident to the Forestry Commission.
Information about the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, including how to report sightings.
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