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Forestry Commission events

A calendar of online and face-to-face Forestry Commission events, and details of shows and exhibitions we are attending.

Applies to England

We attend a range of events to give advice on planting woodland, and what grants are available.

We also hold training events and webinars on specific funding schemes and areas of forestry. We encourage you to sign up in advance to ensure your place.

We update this events page regularly.

Upcoming events

Woodland and agroforestry advice drop-in – Albury

27 October 2026 (Surrey)

Join Forestry Commission advisors between 9.30am and 1pm for informal, one-to-one conversations about woodland creation, management and agroforestry. Book your place at Albury.

National Tree Officers Conference 2026

4 November 2026 (Sheffield)

The National Tree Officers Conference provides a unique platform for local authority tree professionals and the wider sector to connect, learn and exchange ideas. One of our Woodland Officers will be speaking at the event covering tree felling licences, the importance of woodland management plans and the support available to put them in place.

Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH) Skills Summit

4 November 2026 (London)

The Forestry Commission’s Senior Policy Advisor for Skills, Business and Markets will be one of the speakers at the CIH Skills Summit, aiming to bring together colleagues from across horticulture.

Productive woodlands: creating, managing and maximising value

5 November 2026 (online)

Discover how productive woodlands can support commercial, environmental and estate objectives. Speakers from the Forestry Commission, Scottish Woodlands and Nicholsons will share practical insights on woodland creation, management, timber markets and resilience. Register for Productive woodlands: creating, managing and maximising value.

Agroforestry grants explained

10 November 2026 (online)

Learn more about agroforestry grants, eligibility and how to apply. We will cover the capital items and the different forms of annual payments available through the Sustainable Farming Incentive and CSHT. Book your place at Agroforestry grants explained.

Farming roadshow: support and resilience – Waddesdon

10 November 2026 (Buckinghamshire)

Join advisors from Catchment Sensitive Farming, the Forestry Commission, Natural England and partners at the Farming roadshow at Waddesdon.

The workshop will focus on water and climate resilience within your business and in-field tree and woodland creation opportunities. We will also share the services and support that can provide to aid your on-farm decision making.

UK Wildfire Conference

10-11 November 2026 (Leeds)

Join wildfire experts, land managers and policymakers to explore how the UK can prepare for increasing wildfire risk at the UK Wildfire Conference. Hear from our Forestry Commission wildfire expert for practical tools for integrated wildfire planning.

PA4 agroforestry plans explained

17 November 2026 (online)

This webinar is designed to support anyone interested in applying for, or in the process of writing a PA4. The webinar will focus on what’s expected of applicants and agents when you’re writing a plan, including the level of detail required for each section. Book your place at PA4 agroforestry plans explained.

Farming roadshow: support and resilience – East Malling

19 November 2026 (Kent)

Join advisors from Catchment Sensitive Farming, the Forestry Commission, Natural England and partners at the Farming roadshow at East Malling.

The workshop will focus on water and climate resilience within your business and in-field tree and woodland creation opportunities. We will also share the services and support that can provide to aid your on-farm decision making.

Farming roadshow: support and resilience – Theale

27 November 2026 (Reading)

Join advisors from Catchment Sensitive Farming, the Forestry Commission, Natural England and partners at the Farming roadshow at Theale.

The workshop will focus on water and climate resilience within your business and in-field tree and woodland creation opportunities. We will also share the services and support that can provide to aid your on-farm decision making.

Confederation of Forest Industries (Confor) UK Policy Conference

3 December 2026 (London)

Join Confor’s flagship policy conference exploring timber security and the future of forest-based industries. Hear insights from Richard Stanford, Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, alongside leading voices from across the sector. Book your place at the Confor UK Policy Conference.

Yorkshire Farming Conference

27 January 2027 (North Yorkshire)

Join the Forestry Commission at the Yorkshire Farming Conference. We will share advice and explore how forestry can help deliver environmental, economic and long-term benefits across Yorkshire’s rural landscape.

Previous recorded events

Writing species management plans for grey squirrels and deer

This webinar focused on what is expected of CSHT applicants and agents when they are writing a species management plan for the control of grey squirrels or deer.

Writing species management plans for grey squirrels and deer

Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier: PAWS, ASNW and resilience supplements

This webinar shares the differences between the three CSHT non-stackable supplements and where they can be used.

Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier: PAWS, ASNW and resilience supplements

Planning to planting webinar series

First steps towards woodland creation

This webinar covers the benefits of woodland creation, the support available and practical tips to consider at this early stage.

First steps towards woodland creation

Designing your woodland

This webinar covers what to consider when designing your new woodland to ensure it is sympathetic to the landscape, meets your objectives and complies with the UK Forestry Standard.

Designing your woodland

Getting trees in the ground

This webinar covers the practicalities of working with contractors, how to prepare your soil and trees, plus how to submit claims for EWCO.

Getting trees in the ground

Search our YouTube channel for more previous events.

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