Forestry Commission
June 29
08:30
2023
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.
Well update this page regularly with new events.
Upcoming events
Event | Date, time and location | Details | Recording available after |
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Groundswell | 28 and 29 June 2023, Hertfordshire | Visit the Forestry Commission at this years Groundswell and discover how tree planting can support and improve biodiversity, soil health, provide protection for crops and livestock as well as improving water quality and mitigating flooding. We will be sharing practical ideas about integrating trees and woodland into the farmed landscape to benefit your farming practice, as well as advising on the grants and support available for woodland creation and woodland management. Visit the website to book tickets | No |
Royal Norfolk Show | 28 and 29 June 2023, Norfolk | Join the Forestry Commission, Anglian Water, Norfolk Rivers Trust and Natural England Catchment Sensitive Farming Advisors at the Norfolk Show, where we can answer your questions and help with everything you wanted to know about woodland creation and the funding available. We can also advise on woodland management and the various grants available. Visit the website to book tickets | No |
Flood and Water Live 2023 | 5 and 6 July 2023, Lincolnshire | Come and chat to the Forestry Commission at Flood and Water Live 2023 held in partnership with Dyson Farming and the local Witham Fourth District Internal Drainage Board. Find out the benefits that Woodland Creation has on Natural Flood Management, reducing impacts of storm and flood water, alleviating impacts of drought, improving water quality, reducing soil erosion and keeping rivers cool. We can also advise on woodland management and the various grants available at this free event. Visit the website to book tickets | No |
Kent County Show | 7, 8 and 9 July 2023, Kent | Visit the Forestry Commission stand to talk about opportunities and funding for woodland creation in England. Visit the website to book tickets | No |
Royal Isle of Wight County Show | 8 and 9 July 2023, Isle of Wight | Visit the Forestry Commission stand to talk about opportunities and funding for woodland creation in England. Visit the website to book tickets | No |
Great Yorkshire Show | 11 to 14 July 2023, North Yorkshire | Visit the Forestry stand to chat to us about Woodland Creation and the benefits of trees. Visit the website to book tickets | No |
South Gloucestershire Show | 5 to 6 August 2023, South Gloucestershire | Come and meet one of our experts on our stand at the South Glos Show to find out more about woodland creation and grants available.Visit the website to book tickets | No |
Previous events
Event | Date and time | Details | Recording |
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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 29 June 2023 +show all updates
Last updated 29 June 2023 +show all updates
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Added a show
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Updated with two new events in July
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Updated to reflect events in June and July 2023
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Updated to reflect events in April, May and June 2023
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New events added for February and March 2023.
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First published.