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Find out how to take action early to protect your woodland and spruce trees against infestation of the Ips typographus bark beetle in the demarcated area (DMA).
The eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) is a serious pest of spruce. There are exemptions and restrictions for planting spruce in the demarcated area.
Find out about the many benefits that trees can bring to your land and the financial and expert support you can get from the Forestry Commission.
Guidance on restocking for owners and managers of woodland containing ash. An overview of considerations and signposts to appropriate sources of information.
A woodland haven for people and wildlife.
Learn about the different ways you can manage your woodland, the steps to create a woodland management plan, and the support and funding available.
Read this woodland creation case study on how woodlands can support a local authority with their net zero plans.
Practical guidance on mitigating deer impacts in woodlands and what to consider when planning and assessing woodland proposals.
Find out how this small business is increasing its financial return through the sale of carbon units.
Read how woodland creation can capture carbon, and how it can help your business.
The approach that will be taken by UK government in the 2025 forest certification scheme review.
The Extraordinary Payment for Restocking in Exceptional Circumstances provides funding to help replace trees planted in 2024/25 that have been affected by hot and dry weather.
Hear from Max and Guy Irving who have planted a new 22 hectare woodland to grow their family business.
Resources on where to find opportunities for working in forestry.
You must read and agree to the terms and conditions set out in this document to apply for the tree health pilot scheme tree health advice package.
Creating a larger, more connected woodland habitat.
A brief overview of England's Community Forests including the support they can offer for tree planting and woodland creation.
How the Forestry Commission will apply the 2024 rate uplifts to England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) applications and agreements.
A guide on the different roles involved in working in the forestry industry.
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