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Almost £8 million has been allocated for local authorities to train and employ new staff - building local capacity to plan and deliver new woodlands.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
New plant health requirements introduced following further findings of the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis to combat further spread.
Funding will support projects which are expanding woodland cover, providing jobs and addressing the forestry sector’s skills shortage, and increasing access to nature
Almost £9 million available for tree and seed suppliers of all sizes to expand and modernise
The guide outlines the steps that can be taken to foster woodlands which will be resilient to current and future threats as a result of climate change
The £5.8 million Holt Laboratory will study known and emerging threats from tree pests and diseases to ensure a robust and rapid response to outbreaks
Defra and the Forestry Commission launch new grant pilot to help landowners tackle the pest
From June 2022, applicants to government tree planting grants must source saplings from approved suppliers.
First-of-its-kind opportunity offers an exciting career pathway into the forestry sector for people from all backgrounds and abilities.
Scheme gives land managers the option to sell Woodland Carbon Units to the Government at a guaranteed price protected against inflation.
Almost £4.5 million being awarded to help futureproof trees and forests against impacts of pests, disease and climate change.
Almost 680,000 trees will be planted in towns, cities and rural areas to increase access to nature and boost health and wellbeing.
Land managers and farmers can apply for funding from the Landscape Recovery scheme for wildlife and river projects.
Farmers and landowners encouraged to create new woodland as a financial and environmentally rewarding option.
New Plant Health requirements introduced to prevent the spread of the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis in Cumbria and south-west England
New pilot initiatives and increased support for private residents offered to manage Oak Processionary Moth
Additional measures introduced to prevent the spread of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle in Kent and East Sussex.
Over a quarter of a million trees to be planted thanks to funds awarded as part of National Tree Week.
New community forest for Cumbria marks next step in plans to build back greener, protect nature and reach net zero by 2050
Introduction of new Plant Health requirements to prevent the spread of the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis identified in Cumbria and south west England.
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