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Find information on sustainable woodland management in England, including funding to maintain your woodland, and regulations you need to follow.
Find out about our series of sensitivity maps which indicate where there are likely to be fewer sensitivities to woodland creation in England.
Decisions made through the planning system can have significant impacts on trees and woodland - find out when to consult the Forestry Commission.
A detailed guide and a quick guide for using Felling Licence Online.
Find out about grants and other funding support for agroforestry on your farmland.
How to market forest reproductive material (FRM) for forestry purposes, including regulations, registration, master certificates and licences.
Information on training courses and guidance on choosing the right path for a career in forestry.
This guide supports anyone who wants to plan, design and create new woodland in England.
A list of Forestry Commission grants and incentives available for woodland creation, maintenance, management and tree health.
Read the agreement holder’s guide for agreements starting on or after 5 January 2023 until 31 December 2023.
Find information about the scheme, how companies can use woodland carbon units and how landowners can take part.
Good practice guidance on woodland management and planning, including species conservation, for owners of ancient and native woodland.
This page gives a checklist of actions that applicants must complete before submitting a forestry Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) application.
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 the Woodland Creation Fast Track supports quicker decisions for woodland creation proposals in low sensitivity areas.
A closed grant for activities that enhance the quality, quantity, and diversity of tree seed sources in England.
This guide gives an overview of plant health legislation for forestry in England for Forestry Commission staff and contract inspectors working in the sector.
A calendar of online and face-to-face Forestry Commission events, and details of shows and exhibitions we are attending.
Read the Forestry Commission's guides on how best to manage dog walkers on your woodland. This includes managing dog fouling and protecting wildlife from dogs.
Find out what a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) agri-environment mirror agreement is, including 5 in 10 agreements, and when you would get one.
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