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Find out the benefits of planting trees, including funding and support available to create woodland in England.
Find out how to apply for authorisation to fell, stack, transport or process spruce trees within the Ips typographus demarcated area (DMA).
A grant supporting nurseries to increase and diversify domestic tree supply.
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.
Funding to enhance the domestic production of tree seed and saplings, via investments in facilities and equipment.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2021
Find out about priority habitats and species, the value of ancient and native woodland and when it's appropriate to remove trees to restore open habitats.
Claim and manage legacy schemes: English Woodland Grant Scheme (EWGS), Farm Woodland Premium Scheme (FWPS), Farm Woodland Scheme (FWS) and Woodland Grant Scheme (WGS).
How to deal with threats - like grey squirrels and rhododendron - to protect native species and habitats in woodlands.
Supplementary guidance on undertaking stakeholder engagement before you submit your woodland management plans (WMP).
Resources on where to find opportunities for working in forestry.
Find out how to import firewood, such as logs and kindling, into England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain).
Access to forests and woodland improves physical and mental health. It creates a better understanding of nature, and why we need to protect and nurture it.
This document provides guidance on the most appropriate forms of tree protection for use in woodland creation scenarios.
Find out how new woodland can enhance landscape character as well as provide benefits to woodland owners and society.
How to plan for and manage the risks associated with oak processionary moth (OPM) on oak trees on your land.
This guidance provides definitions for felling and restocking terms used by the Forestry Commission.
An guide produced by Forestry Commission, Forest Research and Natural England to provide a decision framework for landowners on where to establish trees and where to restore peat.
Climate change management guidance for landowners, foresters and farmers to strengthen woodland management and combat the effects of climate change.
You must read and agree to the terms and conditions set out in this document to apply for the tree health pilot scheme.
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