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Find out how to create a woodland management plan for grant and felling licence applications. This will help you plan and develop a sustainable woodland.
Use the RLE1 form if you need to register land or change your maps on the Rural Payments service by post.
The UKFS defines the government requirements for forestry in the UK. It provides a basis for regulation and monitoring, including national and international reporting.
What you must do when you keep livestock or manage land.
Read the guidance to help you claim payment for Countryside Stewardship agreements that started before 2025, and for capital items.
Find out how to apply for a tree felling licence.
Find out when you need a felling licence to fell trees, and what we do if trees are felled without a licence. This can apply to your land, or land you manage.
If you suspect anyone of illegal felling then you can check if permission exists and, if necessary, report the incident to the Forestry Commission.
Find out about the Forestry Commission’s Professional Forester Apprenticeship programme. The Development Woodland Officer role aims to kickstart your forestry career.
Find out how to import timber and wood material, including the documents, identity checks and plant health inspections required.
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