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Apply for grants and other funding to increase productivity, manage your land to benefit the environment and support your agricultural business.
Find woodland agreements, felling licences and other designations or features on any chosen area of land in England.
The Forestry Commission increases the value of woodlands to society and the environment. Forestry Commission is a non-ministerial department, supported by 2 agencies and public bodies .
This document contains guidance on how to use the Forestry Commission map browser and Land Information Search.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
Check the land details you have registered on the Rural Payments service.
Trade restrictions to prevent Sweet Chestnut Blight will be extended in Devon, and the area will now include a small part of Cornwall
Find out how the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) can help you get money to create new woodland.
This guidance explains when you need a felling licence and when you do not.
Read the guidance to help you claim payment for Countryside Stewardship agreements that started before 2025, and for capital items.
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