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Farmers and landowners encouraged to create new woodland as a financial and environmentally rewarding option.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
New Plant Health requirements introduced to prevent the spread of the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis in Cumbria and south-west England
In this eAlert, read about the increase to England Woodland Creation Offer maintenance payment rate and changes to our Countryside Stewardship woodland offers.
New pilot initiatives and increased support for private residents offered to manage Oak Processionary Moth
In this eAlert, read about updates to the England Woodland Creation Offer, information on new Plant Health requirements and our Christmas operating times.
Additional measures introduced to prevent the spread of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle in Kent and East Sussex.
In this eAlert, read about the impact of Storm Arwen, new research into the mental health benefits of woodlands and 10 reasons you should plant trees.
In this eAlert, we give you a full round-up of news from National Tree Week 2021.
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.
In this eAlert, read about our new woodland planning guide for England, the new White Rose Forest Action Plan and Defra's Farming Investment Fund.
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.
In this eAlert, read about the new Trees Call to Action Fund and how trees can help our fight against climate change.
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.
Read about changes to our forestry Environmental Impact Assessment forms and guidance, as well as news of the new Woodlands for Water project
New project to plant extensive woodlands along England’s riverbanks launched to improve water quality, manage flood risk and boost biodiversity.
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