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Find out what you can do to prevent tree pests and diseases from establishing and spreading.
If you're an existing Local Authority Treescapes Fund (LATF) grant holder, use these forms and guidance to submit a claim. The LATF is closed for applications.
Find out how to identify and manage ash dieback if you own or manage ash trees. This includes private tree owners, woodland owners, farmers and local authorities.
If you use, produce or supply wood packaging material (WPM) to move goods to or from the EU or the rest of the world, you must make sure it meets international standards.
Information on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for forestry projects in England. Guidance on whether you need to submit an EIA application form to the Forestry Commission.
Information about the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, including how to report sightings.
An introduction to agroforestry including the benefits and definitions.
Find out what grants are available under the tree health pilot (THP) scheme, if you’re eligible and how to apply.
Find out how to protect wildlife and habitats and apply for wildlife licences so you can legally operate in woodlands and forests.
This operations note is to be used to determine the appropriate works within Woodland Supplement WS1: deer control and management.
This operations note is to be used to determine the appropriate works within Woodland Supplement WS3: squirrel control and management.
This document contains guidance on how to use the Forestry Commission map browser and Land Information Search.
How to identify common constraints and designations in your forestry project’s proposal area and what action to take in relation to individual constraints.
Find out how to review and comment on felling licence applications for tree felling projects in your area.
How to export certain types of regulated wood, wood products and bark from Great Britain to the world.
A closed scheme that helped accelerate woodland planting rates and develop the domestic market for woodland carbon for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
A detailed guide and a quick guide for using Felling Licence Online.
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.
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