Forestry Commission

Conference - Beyond the Bark and Timber: the social and economic value of forests and trees, 30 April Alnwick Castle @CLAtweets & @ForestryComm, event will explore examples & opportunities to diversify existing forests / woodland. Excellent speakers! bit.ly/4sgyDTa

You’ve seen the work we do to protect the Peak District's ancient ravines—now you can be the one doing it. We’re hiring two Woodland Restoration Workers to join the #LIFEintheRavines team! 💪✨ Apply here: bit.ly/3PgCKQy

We were pleased to welcome @ForestryComm Chair Baroness Barbara Young to the @bswtimber #Dalbeattie sawmill, alongside CEO Richard Stanford and Anna Brown. Discussions with Director Harry Stevens focused on productive planting and the future of the forestry sector.

The nation's public forest estate, managed by Forestry England, is a great example of how leisure and tourism can sit alongside woodland management for wildlife, timber and leisure. Our recent blog looks at the leisure & tourism potential of woodlands: forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2026/02/16/une…

Sustainable forestry benefits people, the environment and the economy. Find out more about the sustainable forestry cycle: gov.uk/government/pub…

🧼 Boot wash before site change. Mud can carry fungal spores, pathogens & invasive species between woodlands. Biosecurity isn’t glamorous — but it’s vital. 📷 - Martha Ceuppens #Biosecurity #LIFEinRavines #AshDieback #WoodlandRestoration #NaturalEngland #lifeprogramme

Trade restrictions on conifer trees have been lifted across seven English counties following more than four years of intensive scientific investigation into the tree disease Phytophthora pluvialis. Read our NEW blog: forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/04/how… Image: Forest Research #TreeHealth

Celebrate #WorldWildlifeDay by supporting #redsquirrel #conservation efforts. There are lots of groups & initiatives out there working hard to protect our remaining #reds. No matter where you are you can lend your #support. See how you can #getinvolved: squirrelaccord.uk/get-involved/

Today is the first day of the ‘no cutting and trimming period’ for hedgerows on or next to land used for agriculture. This is in place from 1 March to 31 August (inclusive). Read the Hedgerows management rules guidance to find out more 👇 gov.uk/guidance/hedge…

Did you know...? Woodland soils are more open and less compact, enabling the soil to soak up and store rainwater like a sponge. Find out more about the benefits that planting trees and creating woodlands can have for water management and water quality: gov.uk/government/col…

In our NEW blog, we explore a variety of medium-value timber products available from UK woodlands. From hedges and fences to pallets and garden features, these everyday products connect our woodlands to daily life: forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2026/02/23/mak… 📷 Really Say it with Wood

We welcome Defra’s new deer impacts policy statement for England – a vital framework to tackle growing ecological, economic and welfare impacts. With 33% of woodlands now affected, this ten-year plan supports evidence-led, sustainable deer management. 🔗 gov.uk/government/pub…

As you carry out your woodland management tasks, you'll probably be noticing subtle signs that winter is ending. How will you be spending these last few days of February in your woodland? Take a look at our top 5 management tips for the season: forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2025/12/15/5-t…

The second webinar in our Planning to Planting series is on Wednesday 4 March, 1 to 2pm. Aimed at land managers and farmers thinking about tree planting for the first time, this online event will cover what to consider when designing your new woodland: eventbrite.com/e/designing-yo…

Our new 10‑year plan will help England’s woodlands flourish. 🌳 By managing deer impacts better, we will improve tree survival, support woodland wildlife and strengthen our forests for the future. How we’ll do it: gov.uk/government/new…

Trees and woodlands need to be properly managed in order for them to deliver their wide range of benefits, and to be healthy and resilient for the future. Watch our short animation to learn more about woodland management ⬇️. #WoodlandManagementMatters

Our NEW blog looks at the significant contributions woodland leisure and tourism make to the UK economy. "When you pause to consider the many activities that draw people to forests, the scale of the opportunity becomes clear" says the blog's author, Nik: forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2026/02/16/une…

Half term is a great chance to explore a woodland and spot seasonal highlights like snowdrops. Remember to clean boots, wheels and paws between woodland visits. This small action can make a big difference to #TreeHealth by helping prevent the spread of tree pests & diseases.

For #NationalApprenticeshipWeek we're revisiting this recent blog from Gareth, who was one of the first people on the Professional Forester Apprenticeship. Read some of his highlights from the experience: forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2025/11/03/fro… #ForestryCareers @TheICF @CumbriaUni

🌳 Forestry is growing – and it needs you. In our CJS Focus on Apprenticeships series for #NAW2026, we explore how the Professional Forester Apprenticeship by @ForestryComm is opening doors into a sector shaping the UK’s climate future. c-js.uk/49XPYs7