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Use the public registers to find details on proposed forestry work and on decisions that the Forestry Commission has made to approve or reject proposals.
To help protect Britain's trees and woodland, a felling licence from the Forestry Commission is required to fell most trees.
Information on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for forestry projects in England. Guidance on whether you need to submit an EIA application form to the Forestry Commission.
An introduction to agroforestry including the benefits and definitions.
If you suspect anyone of illegal felling then you can check if permission exists and, if necessary, report the incident to the Forestry Commission.
If you use, produce or supply wood packaging material (WPM) to move goods to or from the EU or the rest of the world, you must make sure it meets international standards.
Find out what you can do to prevent tree pests and diseases from establishing and spreading.
Information on oak processionary moth (OPM) for those who own or manage oak trees, including private tree and woodland owners as well as local authorities.
Advice and guidance for customers applying for the Woodland Carbon Guarantee.
This operations note is to be used to determine the appropriate works within Woodland Supplement WS3: squirrel control and management.
Information for those who own or manage ash trees, including private tree and woodland owners as well as local authorities.
This operations note is to be used to determine the appropriate works within Woodland Supplement WS1: deer control and management.
Find out what grants are available under the tree health pilot (THP) scheme, if you’re eligible and how to apply.
Find out what’s involved and how to apply for funding to support the planting and establishment of standard trees in urban and peri-urban areas in England.
Find out how to kill trees on site using chemical treatments to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
This guide supports anyone who wants to plan, design and create new woodland in England.
How to export certain types of regulated wood, wood products and bark from Great Britain to the world.
Find information on woodland management in England, including funding to maintain your woodland, useful guidance, and regulations you need to follow.
This document contains guidance on how to use the Forestry Commission map browser and Land Information Search.
Find out about our series of sensitivity maps which indicate where there are likely to be fewer sensitivities to woodland creation in England.
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