Forestry Commission
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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.
Featured event
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:
14 January 2025: Pests and pathogens - forests at risk
29 January 2025: Natural capital and nature positive management
3 February 2025: eDNA, ecosystems and international commitments
11 February 2025: Forests on the edge of collapse
Upcoming events
Oxford Real Farming Conference
Date: 9 to 10 January 2025 (online and in-person)
We are facilitating a workshop at the Oxford Real Farming Conference entitled Deer are food for the future. Join the workshop if youre coming to the conference in person.
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: eDNA, ecosystems and international commitments
Date: 3 February 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. | Watch the recording |
| Ash dieback and the Tree Health Pilot: webinar hosted by the Forestry Commission | 23 June 2023 | This webinar explains about the ash dieback grant offer within the Tree Health Pilot. | Watch the recording |
| Societal benefits of trees, woods and forests in England: webinar hosted by the Forest Research | 10 May 2023 | This webinar looks at work by the Society and Environment Research Group on the societal benefits of trees, woods, and forests, primarily focusing on England. | Watch the recording |
| Red Squirrels and forestry operations: webinar hosted by the Forestry Commission | March 2023 | This webinar offers advice on how to plan and carry out forest operations in woodlands to minimise the possible impacts on red squirrels. | Watch the recording |
You can search our YouTube channel for previous recorded events.
Updates to this page
Last updated 4 December 2024 +show all updates
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Added Oxford Real Farming Conference.
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Added the event Woodland Creation and Deer Management (27 November).
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Added the event 'Benefits and incentives for new woodland planting' on 11 November.
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Added Farm Business Innovation Show. Changed the dates for 'Forestry Facing the Future: eDNA, ecosystems and international commitments' from October 2024 to February 2025.
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Removed out of date events.
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Added Midlands Machinery Show.
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Added a series of online events from: "Forestry Facing the Future: a 50-year horizon scan".
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