We asked the Secretary of State for Defra to withdraw the 1984 Ministerial Direction on consultation of forestry applications and associated Ministerial Statements. Here we explain what that means.
The newly opened Coronation Living Heritage Fund will support local tree planting initiatives and small tree nurseries to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III. Find out more about this fund and the benefits it can bring.
The 2022/23 government tree planting statistics have been published. Here we look at some of the notable figures.
Bella Murfin and Naomi Matthiessen, job share Directors for the Nature for Climate Fund Tree Programme in Defra, reflect on the last 6 months delivering the Government’s commitment to treble tree planting in England by the end of 2025.
Alec Rhodes is the Forestry Commission’s Head of Incentives Development and Compliance. In this blog post he looks at the work being done to improve the England Woodland Creation Offer application process.
Now in its 2nd year, Bella Murfin and Naomi Matthiessen, job share Directors, reflect on the last 6 months of the Nature for Climate Fund Tree Programmein Defra.
Seed sourcing is an essential part of tree production and a secure, diverse supply of tree seed is key to creating healthy, resilient woodlands. Find out how we're supporting the sector with a new grant.
Neil Riddle is Forestry Commission's Head of Natural Environment. Here, he discusses our work with Natural England on the new trees and peat guidance.
Find out about the new Woodland Creation Accelerator Fund. For upper-tier local authorities it provides revenue support for new staff needed to accelerate plans for tree and woodland planting.
Defra, Forestry Commission, Natural England and the Woodland Trust have come together to refresh the Keepers of Time policy. Find out why now and what's new.
We attend a range of events to meet customers and give advice and guidance on planting and managing woodland.
We also hold face-to-face and online training events on specific grant schemes and areas of forestry.
See our calendar of events.
See Civil Service Jobs for current vacancies at the Forestry Commission.
Read stories from our staff on the work that they do.
Sign up to our eAlerts to receive the latest information, advice and news from the Forestry Commission on a local and national scale.
