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
212 NovemberOctober 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
LincolnshireNational WoldsPloughing Farming in Protected Landscapes Farmers Meeting Championships 714 NovemberOctober 2023, LincolnshireSomerset JoinExperts usfrom at the LincolnshireForestry WoldsCommission Farmingwill inbe Protectedthere Landscapes Farmers meeting, to findprovide outadvice aboutand theanswer Forestryany Commission’squestions Englandyou Woodlandhave Creationabout Offerwoodland creation and how to make money from woodland creation,management. Visit and the grantswebsite available.to book tickets No
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HerefordshireWoodland RuralCreation Businessin AdvicePractice: Day High Meadows 1419 NovemberOctober 2023, HerefordshireCounty Durham 1-to-1Join advice,us stands,to presentationshear a real life example of woodland creation; why they decided to plant a woodland and morehow forthey farmingdid it in practice. We will also provide an overview of funding and ruralsupport business. Visitavailable from the websiteForestry Commission and partners for detailsthose who are also considering woodland creation. Book your free ticket No
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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 212 NovemberOctober 2023 + show all updates

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