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.
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.
LAMMA Show
Date: 15 to 16 January 2025 (Birmingham)
We will be on the Defra stand at this years LAMMA 2025. LAMMA is the UKs?premier? farm machinery show, which connects farmers across a range of sectors with pioneering companies offering cutting-edge agricultural machinery, technology and equipment.
Kent Farming Conference
Date: 22 January 2025
A sector divided: is regenerative farming the way forward? Expect a lively discussion on the pros and cons of regenerative farming methods and how they could impact on the future of UK agriculture. The Kent Farming Conference is free but booking is recommended.
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.
Norfolk Farming Conference
Date: 11 February 2025
Come and chat to us at the Norfolk Farming Conference to find out about the benefits of tree planting and woodland creation to your farm, and the increased grants available under the EWCO scheme.
Lincolnshire Farming Conference
Date: 13 February 2025
Come and chat to us at the Lincolnshire Farming Conference to find out about the benefits of tree planting and woodland creation to your farm, and the increased grants available under the EWCO scheme.
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.
Isle of Wight Farming Conference
Date: 27 February 2025
The Isle of Wight Farming Conference is a day filled with insightful industry discussion, including a keynote speech and panel sessions. Whether youre a seasoned farmer or just starting out, this event is for anyone passionate about agriculture and its future on the island. We are supporting the land use panel session, come and chat to us for advice and support.
Previous recorded events
| Event | Date | Details | Recording |
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| 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 17 December 2024 +show all updates
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Added Kent Farming Conference, Norfolk Farming Conference, Lincolnshire Farming Conference and Isle of Wight Farming Conference.
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Added LAMMA Show 15 to 16 January.
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