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  • The biosecure procurement requirement pilot has been extended, read new guidance on landscape design, get more information on Landscape Recovery and have your say in a hedgerow consultation.

  • The public are being asked to remain vigilant after a number of oak trees in Derbyshire have been confirmed to be infested with Oak Processionary Moth.

  • His Majesty King Charles III has reappointed two Non-Executive Commissioners to the Forestry Commission, and extended the appointment of a third.

  • Check some application deadlines. The Sustainable Farming Incentive has an extended offer and we have published tree planting statistics.

  • Read about solutions for plastic tree tubes, be aware of wildfire risks and read our Spring blog. Join a British Quality Wild Venison webinar and catch up on the Seed Sourcing webinar.

  • The HS2 Woodland Fund is reopening, oak processionary moth regulations come into force and find out about the Women in Forestry Exhibition.

  • HS2 Woodland Fund reopens to support woodland creation and restoration projects along the HS2 Phase One route.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • New legislation comes into force to allow movement of large oak trees within operational zones and boundaries in place to help manage Oak Processionary Moth.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • New Forestry Nursery Directory, Seed Sourcing Grant reopens and the Biosecure Procurement Requirement is extended. Also we are celebrating women in forestry with a new exhibition!

  • Find out more about invasive, non-native species, and watch the Tree Production Capital Grant webinar recording if you missed it!

  • Read about the grants opening for applications: Local Authority Treescapes Fund, Urban Tree Challenge Fund and Woodland Carbon Guarantee.

  • Grant will boost England’s tree seed production

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • To celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the government has announced the renaming of the England Coast Path, the creation of a King’s Series of National Nature Reserves, and new Coronation Woods.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Find out about the new wild venison scheme, Farming Equipment and Technology Fund, Squirrel Impact Assessment Training and our upcoming Twitter takeover.

  • Scheme to improve traceability of wild venison, increase buyer confidence and support woodland management launches in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The Tree Production Capital Grant opens and the EWCO historic environment support pilot is extended. Also check out our new Oak Processionary Moth digital guide.

  • We are asking for your ideas for tree planting on public land. The Tree Production Capital Grant is re-opening soon, and we are encouraging applications for the Woodland Carbon Guarantee

  • £5 million available for tree and seed suppliers of all sizes and from any sector to expand and modernise

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Join our Woodland Carbon Guarantee pre-auction webinar, learn about changes to Oak Processionary Moth operational boundaries, watch our International Women's Day video, see the latest Woods Mean Business resources and si…

  • Sign up to our new mailing list, find out about the tree supply report and a guidance note on red squirrels. Read about the increased government funding to boost farming productivity and how our historic environment support …