Forestry Commission
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We attend a range of events to give advice on planting woodland, and what grants are available.
We also hold training events and webinars on specific funding schemes and areas of forestry. We encourage you to sign up in advance to ensure your place.
We update this events page regularly.
Upcoming events
West Country Farming and Machinery Show
Date: 19 February 2025
We will have a stand at the West Country Farming and Machinery Show. There will be experts on hand to answer any questions around woodland creation, woodland management and the grants available.Come and meet us for one-to-one advice on what the best options are for you and your land.
Farming roadshow: support and funding
Date: 20 February 2025 (Edenbridge, Kent)
Join farm focused advisors from Catchment Sensitive Farming, the Forestry Commission, Natural England and partners for afree half-day workshopon business and environmental support. This event will be followed by an optional walk. Book your free place on the Farming roadshow (Edenbridge).
National Farmers Union (NFU) conference
Date: 25 February 2025 (London)
Visit our stand to learn how woodland creation and management can help diversify your farm business and deliver environmental benefits that support your land management goals. Find out more and book tickets for the NFU conference.
Farming roadshow: support and funding
Date: 26 February 2025 (Faversham, Kent)
Our Farming Roadshow will be at Brogdale Farm, where you can join farm focused advisors from Catchment Sensitive Farming, the Forestry Commission, Natural England and partners for afree half-day workshopon business and environmental support. Book your free place on the Farming roadshow (Faversham).
Farming roadshow: support and funding
Date: 27 February 2025 (East Sussex)
Join Catchment Sensitive Farming, the Forestry Commission, Natural England and partners for afree half-day workshopon business and environmental support. Watch our presentations and bring your farm maps to discuss your questions and business challenges in a drop-in clinic. Book your free place on the Farming roadshow (East Sussex).
Isle of Wight Farming Conference
Date: 27 February 2025
The Isle of Wight Farming Conference is a day filled with insightful industry discussion, including a keynote speech and panel sessions. Whether youre a seasoned farmer or just starting out, this event is for anyone passionate about agriculture and its future on the island. We are supporting the land use panel session, come and chat to us for advice and support.
Low Carbon Agriculture Show
Date: 5 to 6 March 2025 (Warwickshire)
Visit our stand to learn how woodland creation and management can deliver environmental benefits that support your land management goals, nature, and society. Book now: Low Carbon Agriculture Show.
Unlocking opportunities for farm businesses: productive forestry
Date: 3 April 2025 (online)
Join us in discussing the basics of productive forestry, including the management of productive woodlands, and market opportunities. Hear from speakers Jez Ralph (Evolving Forests) and Robert South (Bronwin & Abbey) about their experiences, and advice. Book your free spot for farm businesses.
Previous recorded events
| Event | Date | Details | Recording |
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| HS2 Woodland Fund: webinar hosted by the Forestry Commission | 8 November 2023 | Funding information to support native woodland creation or the restoration of Plantations on Ancient Woodland sites. | Watch the 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 |
You can search our YouTube channel for previous recorded events.
Updates to this page
Published 17 November 2022Last updated 13 February 2025 +show all updates
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Removed old events.
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Added events: 'Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier webinar', 5 x Farming Roadshows (Faversham, Woodchurch, Edenbridge, West Sussex and East Sussex), 'Forestry Agents' Forum - South East and London', and 'Unlocking opportunities for farm businesses: productive forestry'.
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Added NFU Conference and Low Carbon Agriculture Show.
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Added Kent Farming Conference, Norfolk Farming Conference, Lincolnshire Farming Conference and Isle of Wight Farming Conference.
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Added LAMMA Show 15 to 16 January.
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