We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
First-of-its-kind opportunity offers an exciting career pathway into the forestry sector for people from all backgrounds and abilities.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Scheme gives land managers the option to sell Woodland Carbon Units to the Government at a guaranteed price protected against inflation.
Almost £4.5 million being awarded to help futureproof trees and forests against impacts of pests, disease and climate change.
Almost 680,000 trees will be planted in towns, cities and rural areas to increase access to nature and boost health and wellbeing.
Land managers and farmers can apply for funding from the Landscape Recovery scheme for wildlife and river projects.
Farmers and landowners encouraged to create new woodland as a financial and environmentally rewarding option.
New Plant Health requirements introduced to prevent the spread of the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis in Cumbria and south-west England
New pilot initiatives and increased support for private residents offered to manage Oak Processionary Moth
Additional measures introduced to prevent the spread of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle in Kent and East Sussex.
Over a quarter of a million trees to be planted thanks to funds awarded as part of National Tree Week.
New community forest for Cumbria marks next step in plans to build back greener, protect nature and reach net zero by 2050
Introduction of new Plant Health requirements to prevent the spread of the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis identified in Cumbria and south west England.
Legislation will improve air and water quality, tackle waste, increase recycling, halt the decline of species, and improve our natural environment.
Felling licence application process to be simplified when swift action is required to prevent the spread of pests or diseases and protect public safety.
Applications for new £6m fund start from 3 November, with environmental charities, not-for-profits, local authorities and protected landscape bodies encouraged to apply
Confirmed finding of the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis, following routine Forestry Commission plant health surveillance activities.
New breeding populations of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) have been discovered in Kent and East Sussex.
New project to plant extensive woodlands along England’s riverbanks launched to improve water quality, manage flood risk and boost biodiversity.
Read the Forestry Commission's statement on planting resilient trees in response to the climate emergency and get practical advice for landowners.
The Forestry Commission has opened expressions of interest to pilot a new scheme to protect trees from pests and diseases in England.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).