Guidance

Forestry Commission Events

A calendar of online and face-to-face events, and details of shows and exhibitions we will be attending.

From:
Forestry Commission
Published
17 November 2022
Last updated
65 SeptemberOctober 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

Overview

We attend a range of events to meet customers and give advice and guidance on planting woodland. We also hold face-to-face and online training events and webinars on specific grant schemes and areas of forestry, that we encourage people to sign up to in advance.

We’ll update this page regularly with new events.

Upcoming events

Event Date, time and location Details Recording available after
SurreyLouth HillsLivestock WoodMarket 6 FairOctober 2023, Lincolnshire 9The Forestry Commission will be here to 10chat Septemberto farmers about making money from trees.No
National Forestry Conference11 October 2023, SurreyBerkshire TalkVisit tothe usannual aboutForestry opportunitiesConference andorganised fundingby forthe woodlandCLA, creationForestry Commission and Grown in England.Britain, Whateverat yourNewbury plans,Racecourse weRG14 can7PN helpon you11 growOctober. The 2023 focus ‘Next generation: Securing our future’, will feature a packed programme of sessions and managetalks. treesHear infrom a wayrange thatof meetsexperts yourand needs.case studies, share experiences, network and collaborate. Visit the website tofor bookdetails and tickets No
EastWorkshop: GrinsteadBenefits Ploughingand Matchincentives for new farm woodland planting 918 SeptemberOctober 2023, SurreyWiltshire ComeDiscover the benefits of tree planting both environmentally and talkfor tofarm usbusinesses and find out about woodlandthe creationgrants available for planting. Book your free ticket No
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ConforLouth WoodlandLivestock ShowMarket  2120 October 2023, LincolnshireThe Forestry Commission will be here to 22chat Septemberto farmers about making money from trees.No
Workshop: Woodland Creation for Farmers and Landowners: Focus on Carbon 24 October 2023, SomersetDerbyshire StaffFind out more about how to make money from woodland creation. Hear from Forestry Commission,Commission Forestspecialists Researchon The Carbon Code and Forestrythe Englandgrants willavailable, bealongside information on standCarbon toand providethe adviceShipley project from The Woodland Trust. Book your free ticket No
Workshop: Benefits and supportincentives for new farm woodland planting 25 October 2023, WiltshireDiscover the benefits of tree planting both environmentally and showcasefor theirfarm work.businesses Visitand find out about the websitegrants toavailable bookfor ticketsplanting.Book your free ticket No
NationalHerefordshire ForestryRural ConferenceBusiness Advice Day  1114 OctoberNovember 2023, BerkshireHerefordshire Visit1-to-1 theadvice, annualstands, Forestrypresentations Conferenceand organisedmore byfor farming and rural business. Visit the CLA,website Forestryfor Commissiondetails No
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Louth Livestock Market 27 November 2023, LincolnshireThe Forestry Commission will be here to chat to farmers about making money from trees.No

Previous events

Event Date and time Details 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
Woodland Creation Incentives webinar 31 October 2022 The benefits of woodland creation and the financial incentives available, including the Woodland Creation Planning Grant, England Woodland Creation Offer and others Watch the recording

You can search our YouTube channel for previous recorded events.

Published 17 November 2022
Last updated 65 SeptemberOctober 2023 + show all updates

  1. New events added

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  5. Added events in August and September

  6. Added a new event

  7. Added a show

  8. Updated with two new events in July

  9. Updated to reflect events in June and July 2023

  10. Updated to reflect events in April, May and June 2023

  11. New events added for February and March 2023.

  12. First published.

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