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Read the agreement holder’s guide for agreements starting on or after 5 January 2023 until 31 December 2023.
Resources on where to find opportunities for working in forestry.
A calendar of online and face-to-face Forestry Commission events, and details of shows and exhibitions we are attending.
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 our series of sensitivity maps which indicate where there are likely to be fewer sensitivities to woodland creation in England.
How to export certain types of regulated wood, wood products and bark from Great Britain to the world.
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 how to review and comment on felling licence applications for tree felling projects in your area.
This operations note is to be used to determine the appropriate works within Woodland Supplement WS3 – Squirrel Control and Management.
This page tells you how to identify common constraints and designations within your forestry project’s proposal area and sets out what you must consider or do in relation to individual constraints.
How to market forest reproductive material (FRM) for forestry purposes, including regulations, registration, master certificates and licences.
Find information about the scheme, how companies can use woodland carbon units and how landowners can take part.
Register so you can import or export regulated timber, wood products and bark, apply for export phytosanitary certificates, issue plant passports or apply ISPM15 marking.
How to use the optional Countryside Stewardship monitoring report and photographic monitoring report templates.
Find out how to protect wildlife and habitats and apply for wildlife licences so you can legally operate in woodlands and forests.
This page gives a checklist of actions that applicants must complete before submitting a forestry Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) application.
Find nurseries in your local area and in Great Britain using the forestry nursery directory. It includes contact information, size, and a short description.
Find out how the Woodland Creation Fast Track supports quicker decisions for woodland creation proposals in low sensitivity areas.
Find out how to import firewood, such as logs and kindling, into England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain).
Grant support for activities that enhance the quality, quantity, and diversity of tree seed sources in England.
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