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  • Information about sweet chestnut blight (Cryphonectria parasitica), including how to report sightings.

  • How to stop the spread and dispose of invasive non-native plants that can harm the environment in England.

  • Find out about the Forestry Commission’s Professional Forester Apprenticeship programme. The Development Woodland Officer role aims to kickstart your forestry career.

  • Find out about eligibility and requirements for the create or restore ponds up to 2 hectares item.

  • Find out about eligibility and requirements for the stone wall restoration item.

  • Find out about eligibility and requirements for the supply and plant tree item.

  • Find out how to kill trees on site using chemical treatments to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.

  • Find out about eligibility and requirements for the species management plan item.

  • Understand the role of Natural England, local authorities and partnerships when designating or managing AONBs in England.

  • Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow gapping-up item.

  • Find out about eligibility and requirements for the above ground tanks item.

  • How developers can get advice on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and applications for planning, permission in principle and technical details consent.

  • Find out about eligibility and requirements for the woodland management plan item.

  • Find out which Environment Agency locks and weirs you can fish at, the licences and permits you need and when you can fish.

  • Find out about eligibility and requirements for the deer fencing item.

  • Find out when you need a felling licence to fell trees, and what we do if trees are felled without a licence. This can apply to your land, or land you manage.

  • How you must control and monitor emissions from your activities that may cause pollution.

  • Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.

  • Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow coppicing item.

  • When you need to apply for consent, how to apply, and the works that you can do without consent.