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Today read about the consultation on proposed deer management strategy, new findings of Oak Processionary Moth in Hampshire and the Biodiversity Digital Services Project.
Today read about the England Woodland Creation Offer transition into Local Nature Recovery in 2025 and the expansion of community forests in England.
Today read about the important update to Breeding Wader Guidance, watch the recent webinar and find out about a new Seed Sourcing Grant (SSG).
The hot and dry weather conditions are causing difficulties for some landowners. If you are a woodland creation customer read on for advice on dealing with these conditions.
The England Woodland Creation Offer will become part of the Local Nature Recovery scheme – one of the new environmental land management (ELM) schemes – from 2025.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Millions of trees are set to be planted nationwide, thanks to £44.2 million in funding for Community Forests and woodland creation partners.
Today (27 July 2022) read about the Seed Sourcing for Trees of the Future webinar, watch our England Woodland Creation Offer webinar and check the deadline for claiming EWCO Annual Maintenance Payments.
Today read the Forestry Commission operational update, find out how to approach this planting season with possible shortfall of oak, and read about the changes to the IPS typographus demarcated area.
This update provides details on how we are prioritising to help support core work.
New plant health requirements introduced following further findings of the tree pest Ips typographus
This week read about our new guidance on trees and peat, our participation in the Forestry and Climate Change Adaptation Accord and new standards for the Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot.
From today there are four changes to the England Woodland Creation Offer. Find out all you need to know in our eAlert. Also, watch our woods and water webinar recording.
Today read about the Woodland Creation Accelerator Fund - updated closing date and sign up to the new webinar. Also, find out about new updates to the England Woodland Creation Offer.
Almost £8 million has been allocated for local authorities to train and employ new staff - building local capacity to plan and deliver new woodlands.
Read about the new Woodland Creation Accelerator Fund (WCAF), successful applicants announced for the Trees Call to Action Fund and learn about Phytophthora Pluvialis and the new plant health requirements.
New plant health requirements introduced following further findings of the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis to combat further spread.
This week read about updates to the England Woodland Creation Offer and the tree health pilot. Find out about latest Future Farming Productivity and Innovation grants from Defra.
Funding will support projects which are expanding woodland cover, providing jobs and addressing the forestry sector’s skills shortage, and increasing access to nature
Find out all about the new Tree Production Capital Grant and sign up to our webinar. Read about recently opened Holt Laboratory and download a new free guide on how to help adapt woodlands for climate change.
Almost £9 million available for tree and seed suppliers of all sizes to expand and modernise
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