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
223 November 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
Lincolnshire Wolds Farming in& ProtectedNature LandscapesMarketplace Farmers Meeting Event 723 November 2023, LincolnshireLeicestershire JoinCome usand atfind theout Lincolnshireabout Woldsthe Farmingbenefits inof Protectedwoodland Landscapescreation Farmersfor meeting,farm tobusinesses findand out about the Forestrygrants Commission’savailable, Englandand Woodlandenjoy Creationa Offerpie and howpeas tosupper. makeRegister moneyfor froma woodlandfree creation,ticket andto the grantsFarming available.& Nature Marketplace Event No
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East of England Farmning Conference Croptec  1629 to 30 November 2023, CambridgeshireWarwickshire Come and chattalk to usthe andForestry findCommission out more about howtrees toand makethe moneygenerous fromfunding woodlandoptions creation,available woodlandin managementHall and2 theStand grants64 available. Visit the website forto ticketsregister your attendance No
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British Quality Wild Venison Standard Webinar 17 January 2024, Online An opportunity for producers and processors in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to find out more about what the standard means for the sector. Register for the British Quality Wild Venison Standard webinar to book your free place Yes
Webinar: Seed sourcing grant17 January 2024, OnlineJoin us to learn more about the third round of the Seed Sourcing Grant funding and get hints, tips and advice. Hosted by Forestry Commission, the grant team will guide you through the application process and there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Register for the Seed sourcing grant webinar Yes
Low Carbon Agri Show 7 March 2024, Warwickshire Join the Forestry Commission on stand 212 to learn more about how creating woodlands can help tackle the effects of climate change. Register for your ticket to the Low Carbon Agri Show No

Previous events

EventEvent             Date and timetime            DetailsDetails               Recording
HS2 Woodland Fund: webinar hosted by the Forestry Commission8 November 2023Funding information to support native woodland creation or the restoration of Plantations on Ancient Woodland sites.Watch the recording
Ash dieback and the Tree Health PilotPilot: - 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 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 operationsoperations: - 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 webinar31 October 2022The benefits of woodland creation and the financial incentives available, including the Woodland Creation Planning Grant, England Woodland Creation Offer and othersWatch the recording

You can search our YouTube channel for previous recorded events.

Published 17 November 2022
Last updated 223 November 2023 + show all updates

  1. Added a video link to the HS2 Woodland Fund webinar.

  2. Added new events in December.

  3. New events added

  4. Updated with new events

  5. New events added

  6. More events added

  7. Added an event

  8. Added further events

  9. Added events in August and September

  10. Added a new event

  11. Added a show

  12. Updated with two new events in July

  13. Updated to reflect events in June and July 2023

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

  15. New events added for February and March 2023.

  16. First published.

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