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Healthy and resilient woodlands supported through new £16 million government funding
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Updates to the England Woodland Creation Offer and Countryside Stewardship schemes will give land managers more flexibility and financial security.
Funding has been extended to cover new courses in arboriculture, which cover the care, management and safety of amenity trees.
New £2.5 million tree planting fund to enable local authorities to create green spaces and connect communities with nature as a reminder of the Coronation
The public are being asked to remain vigilant after a number of oak trees in Derbyshire have been confirmed to be infested with Oak Processionary Moth.
His Majesty King Charles III has reappointed two Non-Executive Commissioners to the Forestry Commission, and extended the appointment of a third.
HS2 Woodland Fund reopens to support woodland creation and restoration projects along the HS2 Phase One route.
New legislation comes into force to allow movement of large oak trees within operational zones and boundaries in place to help manage Oak Processionary Moth.
Grant will boost England’s tree seed production
To celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the government has announced the renaming of the England Coast Path, the creation of a King’s Series of National Nature Reserves, and new Coronation Woods.
Scheme to improve traceability of wild venison, increase buyer confidence and support woodland management launches in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
£5 million available for tree and seed suppliers of all sizes and from any sector to expand and modernise
£4m funding will enable innovative projects to enhance tree planting stocks and woodland resilience to help meet Government net zero by 2050 ambitions
Operational zones updated to manage spread of Oak Processionary Moth pest.
The Climate Change Hub was launched by Defra, Forest Research, Scottish Forestry and Welsh Government today.
Photo submissions needed for a People’s Picture celebrating the role of women working in forestry today
£10 million now available from the Woodland Carbon Guarantee’s £50 million fund to support new woodland creation and tackle climate change
Six projects will receive funding to research how nature-rich woodlands, grasslands, wetlands and urban habitats take up carbon
Over £14 million will be available which allow both local authorities and community groups to access funds for new tree-planting projects
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
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