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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.
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.
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
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
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'.
Woodlands worth over £400m million annually in protecting communities from flooding, new research reveals
Today read about revised grant payment rates, new flexibility to the EWCO capital payments cap and changes to EWCO Additional Contribution spatial targeting.
Unlimited fines and prison sentences for those felling trees without a licence to be introduced
Today learn more about Richard Stanford, Forestry Commission Chief Executive, calling for a new approach to trees and forestry in England and other updates.
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