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  • 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

  • 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 …

  • Woods into Management Forestry Innovation Funds and the Tree Production Innovation Funds - reopened for applications today! Read our blog and video case study on Woods Mean Business. Book a place on our Woodland Carbon Guara…

  • It's International Day of Forests.... love forests and want to celebrate with us? Here's some things to share with colleagues or on your own social media channels.

  • Today the NDA and NWS hosted their first staff tree planting event in partnership with Cumbria Woodlands.

  • £4m funding will enable innovative projects to enhance tree planting stocks and woodland resilience to help meet Government net zero by 2050 ambitions

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Find out about the Tree Production Innovation Fund and Woods into Management Forestry Innovation funds which are due to open to new applications soon

  • The Great Britain Invasive Non-Native Species strategy sets out enhanced vision on prevention, eradication and management of invasive non-native species.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Today read about exhibition celebrating women in forestry and pioneering nature projects launched to test carbon capture methods in fight against climate change.

  • The Climate Change Hub was launched by Defra, Forest Research, Scottish Forestry and Welsh Government today.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Seven hectares of woodland and over 5km of hedgerow to be created as part of a large ‘aquagreen’ project that will store floodwater and reduce flood risk.

  • Photo submissions needed for a People’s Picture celebrating the role of women working in forestry today

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Find out about updates to the England Woodland Creation Offer, Environmental Land Management schemes and the new Environmental Improvement Plan.

  • Today read about improvements made to the Tree Health Pilot, find out all about reopened The Urban Tree Challenge Fund (round 5) and Local Authorities Treescapes Fund (round 3).

  • Innovative pilot provides grants, guidance and advice to reduce the impacts of tree pests and diseases and build the resilience of England’s trees, woodlands and forests

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The Development Woodland Officer programme offers an exciting career pathway into the forestry sector for people from all backgrounds and abilities

  • We’re delighted to announce that the application window for our 2023 Development Woodland Officer programme is now open. Also, read about the Red Squirrel Action Plan and check the recent webinar recordings.

  • Today read about Forestry Commission lifting Phytophthora pluvialis restrictions on timber industry and find out how to attend our best practice event 'Managing deer across the English landscape'.