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This Operations Note sets out how Local Authorities can best evidence the need for tree felling without a felling licence, and defend against allegations of alleged illegal tree felling.
In this eAlert, read about the best woodland management practices to carry out in autumn and a change to our felling licence application process.
This note sets out advice on how to plan and carry out forest operations in woodlands to minimise the possible impacts on red squirrels.
A case study exploring the development of a small-leaved lime seed stand in Oxley Wood.
Provides practical advice on making developments better for people and the environment.
Supplementary guidance on how to produce adequate photographic evidence for specific claims administered by the Forestry Commission.
Advice to woodland owners and managers on UK timber procurement policy, EU Timber Regulation, and supplying woodfuel to renewable energy and heat markets.
Creating a legacy woodland to benefit the landscape, wildlife, and the community.
Read about the rules for the capital grant for farmers and land managers to restock or improve woodland after tree health problems
Supplementary guidance on the treatment of carbon finance as co-funding for woodland creation receiving grant-aid through the English Woodland Grant Scheme (EWGS).
Supplementary guidance on how Forestry Commission England handles EWGS business during the transition from EWGS (2007-13) to the CS programme (2014-20).
Guidance for the steps Grant Recipients need to take if there is a Notifiable Change to their Urban Tree Challenge Fund agreement.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started between 1 July and 9 September 2018.
Find an explanation of what the Forestry Commission expects for the management of deadwood habitat through the Woodland Management Grant (WMG).
Funding available for, restoring existing Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites (PAWS) and creating new native woodland delivered via the England Woodland Creation Offer.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started in 2019
Transforming underused land into profitable woodland.
Creating a larger, more connected woodland habitat.
Supplementary guidance for sites felled due to Phytophthora under a Statutory Plant Health Order.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that start on 1 January 2019.
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