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Thursday, 21 July 2022
This update provides details on how we are prioritising to help support core work....
Thursday, 16 June 2022
Almost £8 million has been allocated for local authorities to train and employ new staff - building local capacity to plan and deliver new woodlands....
Friday, 13 May 2022
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...
Wednesday, 06 April 2022
First-of-its-kind opportunity offers an exciting career pathway into the forestry sector for people from all backgrounds and abilities....
Tuesday, 15 March 2022
Scheme gives land managers the option to sell Woodland Carbon Units to the Government at a guaranteed price protected against inflation....
Tuesday, 08 March 2022
Almost £4.5 million being awarded to help futureproof trees and forests against impacts of pests, disease and climate change....
Friday, 14 January 2022
New pilot initiatives and increased support for private residents offered to manage Oak Processionary Moth ...
Friday, 05 November 2021
Felling licence application process to be simplified when swift action is required to prevent the spread of pests or diseases and protect public safet...
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
New fund to ensure the quantity, quality and diversity of domestic planting stock available for tree planting in England....
Tuesday, 08 June 2021
Scheme offers greater flexibility and recognition of the benefits woodland can provide for people and wildlife....
Thursday, 27 May 2021
£10m available from the scheme’s £50m pot for farmers and land managers to create new woodlands to help tackle the effects of climate change....
Tuesday, 18 May 2021
Forestry Commission at the helm of ambitious new commitments to tree planting to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises...
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
Forestry Commission Chair Sir William Worsley has confirmed Richard Stanford as the new Chief Executive of Forestry Commission. ...
Monday, 19 April 2021
The Forestry Commission calls on public to report sightings of tree pest oak processionary moth caterpillars....
Thursday, 07 January 2021
This update provides details on the Forestry Commission's working practices during the coronavirus outbreak....
Thursday, 19 November 2020
Winning projects of second round of £10 million fund will plant thousands of trees in our towns and cities....
Friday, 31 July 2020
The Forestry Commissioners have appointed a new non-executive member of the Forest Services board....
Wednesday, 15 April 2020
Tackling oak processionary moth in parts of London and South East England....
Monday, 30 March 2020
Second round of £10million fund opens to plant more trees in cities and towns....
Monday, 24 February 2020
Ministerial statement to forestry stakeholders from Zac Goldsmith encouraging them to plant trees now and not wait for the new Environmental Land Mana...
Saturday, 08 February 2020
Government to support tree-planting schemes through £10m Urban Tree Challenge Fund....
Monday, 03 February 2020
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers has today confirmed Sir William Worsley as the new Chair of Forestry Commission....
Wednesday, 21 August 2019
Measures to protect the country against the larger eight-toothed European spruce bark beetle were introduced in January 2019, following an outbreak in...
Friday, 25 January 2019
New system makes it easier to apply for and track your tree felling licence wherever you are. ...
Thursday, 13 September 2018
Forestry Commission England and Forest Research have joined forces to celebrate 100 years of forestry at the 2018 APF show this September....
Friday, 10 March 2017
The third year of the Countryside Stewardship scheme is open for applications....
Monday, 01 February 2016
The hedgerows and boundaries grant and woodland creation grant under the Countryside Stewardship scheme open for applications this month....
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Lloyd speech at Space-Comm Expo 2026
Cabinet Office Statement by the United Kingdom on UK-France nuclear policy and cooperation
Forestry Commission Tree disease restrictions lifted across seven counties
Marine Management Organisation Marine Management Organisation appoints new Chief Executive Officer
HM Revenue & Customs New figures reveal 7 million started a new job in 2025
Security Industry Authority SIA licence fee rebate ends in April 2026