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Guidance: Forestry Commission events

Forestry Commission

October 9
08:25 2024

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 weekly.

Forestry Facing the Future: a 50-year horizon scan (online series)

The Forestry Commission and the Institute of Chartered Foresters are hosting a series of webinars to examine the threats and opportunities faced by our forests and the forestry sector.

Read more, book the whole series or book individual Forestry Facing the Future webinars.

Dates and subjects:

15 October:Trees, weather and urban planning
24 October: eDNA, ecosystems and international commitments
11 November: Technology - smarter and safer forestry
21 November: Markets, management and value chains
3 December: Soils and seasons
14 January 2025: Pests and pathogens - forests at risk
29 January 2025: Natural capital and nature positive management
11 February 2025: Forests on the edge of collapse

Upcoming events

British National Ploughing Championships

Date: 12 to 13 October (Nottinghamshire)

Come and visit us at the British National Ploughing Championships. Well be at this 2-day event talking aboutwoodland creation, the benefits of woodland and the grants and incentives available.

Forestry Facing the Future: trees, weather and urban planning

Date: 15 October (online)

The Forestry Commission and the Institute of Chartered Foresters are hosting a series of webinars to examine the threats and opportunities faced by our forests and the forestry sector.Read more and book Forestry Facing the Future webinars.

Woodland Creation and Deer Management

Date: 15 October (Shropshire)

From agroforestry, landscape recovery, to deer and squirrel management, explore the role trees can play in creating a sustainable business at Woodland Creation and Deer Management in Shropshire. Hear from experts with a series of talks in the morning, followed by an afternoon workshop where you can get one-to-one advice on your land.

Forestry Facing the Future: eDNA, ecosystems and international commitments

Date: 24 October (online)

The Forestry Commission and the Institute of Chartered Foresters are hosting a series of webinars to examine the threats and opportunities faced by our forests and the forestry sector.Read more and book Forestry Facing the Future webinars.

Borderway Agri Expo

Date: 1 November (Cumbria)

Borderway Agri Expo is one of the largest events in the UK agricultural industry. Well be there to talk about all things woodland creation.

Forestry Facing the Future: technology - smarter and safer forestry

Date: 11 November (online)

The Forestry Commission and the Institute of Chartered Foresters are hosting a series of webinars to examine the threats and opportunities faced by our forests and the forestry sector.Read more and book Forestry Facing the Future webinars.

Herefordshire Rural Business Advice Day

Date: 12 November

Herefordshire Rural Business Advice Day 2024 offers one-to-one advice, stands, presentations and more for farming and rural business. Check the Herefordshire Rural Hub for more information.

Woodland Communications Day

Date: 15 November (Suffolk)

Join forestry professionals from across the east of England at the Woodland Communications Day to hear the latest news and updates affecting the forestry industry. So many topics will be covered, from timber markets and the National Wood Strategy to grants, managing plastics, deer and squirrel management, and forestry apprenticeships.

Midlands Machinery Show

Date: 20 to 21 November (Nottinghamshire)

We have a stand with our partners Greenwood Community Forest at the Midlands Machinery Show. Come and chat to us about the grants and incentives available for woodland creation, and the benefits of woodland on your farm.

Forestry Facing the Future: markets, management and value chains

Date: 21 November (online)

The Forestry Commission and the Institute of Chartered Foresters are hosting a series of webinars to examine the threats and opportunities faced by our forests and the forestry sector.Read more and book Forestry Facing the Future webinars.

Forestry Facing the Future: soils and seasons webinar

Date: 3 December (online)

The Forestry Commission and the Institute of Chartered Foresters are hosting a series of webinars to examine the threats and opportunities faced by our forests and the forestry sector.Read more and book Forestry Facing the Future webinars.

Forestry Facing the Future: pests and pathogens - forests at risk

Date: 14 January 2025 (online)

The Forestry Commission and the Institute of Chartered Foresters are hosting a series of webinars to examine the threats and opportunities faced by our forests and the forestry sector.Read more and book Forestry Facing the Future webinars.

Forestry Facing the Future: natural capital and nature positive management

Date: 29 January 2025 (online)

The Forestry Commission and the Institute of Chartered Foresters are hosting a series of webinars to examine the threats and opportunities faced by our forests and the forestry sector.Read more and book Forestry Facing the Future webinars.

Forestry Facing the Future: forests on the edge of collapse

Date: 11 February 2025 (online)

The last in the series of webinars from the Forestry Commission and the Institute of Chartered Foresters that examine the threats and opportunities faced by our forests and the forestry sector.Read more or book the Forestry Facing the Future webinar.

West Country Farming and Machinery Show

Date: 19 February 2025

We will have a stand at the West Country Farming and Machinery Show. There will be experts on hand to answer any questions around woodland creation, woodland management and the grants available.Come and meet us for one-to-one advice on what the best options are for you and your land.

Previous recorded events

Event Date Details Recording
HS2 Woodland Fund: webinar hosted by the Forestry Commission 8 November 2023 Funding information to support native woodland creation or the restoration of Plantations on Ancient Woodland sites.

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