Forestry Commission
September 14
08:14
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webinar: Understanding your trees - tree species selection and resilience | 14 September 2023, Online | This webinar will explore tree species selection, resilience and tree health, as well as looking at what support is available. Book your free ticket | Yes |
| Taynton and Tibberton Woodland Creation Workshop | 15 September 2023, Gloucestershire | Join us for this Woodland Creation Workshop focusing on benefits of farm woodlands and the financial incentives available. Book your free ticket | No |
| Weald of Kent Ploughing Match | 16 September 2023, Kent | Visit our stand and come and talk to us about woodland creation and management. Visit the website to book tickets | No |
| Confor Woodland Show | 21 to 22 September 2023, Somerset | Staff from Forestry Commission, Forest Research and Forestry England will be on stand to provide advice and support and showcase their work. Visit the website to book tickets | No |
| Isle of Wight Ploughing Match | 23 September 2023, Isle of Wight | Come and talk to us about woodland creation and management. Visit the Facebook page for more informaton | No |
| East Kent Ploughing Match | 27 September 2023, Kent | Come and talk to us about woodland creation and management. Visit the website to book tickets | No |
| Workshop: Veteran trees in a wood pasture landscape | 28 September 2023, Devon | This in-person training workshop seeks to support landowners, farmers and advisors with advice and guidance around veteran tree identification, recording and management in a developing or established wood pasture environment. Book your free ticket | No |
| Dairy Show | 4 October 2023, Somerset | We will have a team of experts on hand to provide advice and answer any questions you have about woodland creation and woodland management. Come and visit us in the main hall. Visit the website to book tickets | No |
| National Forestry Conference | 11 October 2023, Berkshire | Visit the annual Forestry Conference organised by the CLA, Forestry Commission and Grown in Britain, at Newbury Racecourse RG14 7PN on 11 October. The 2023 focus Next generation: Securing our future, will feature a packed programme of sessions and talks. Hear from a range of experts and case studies, share experiences, network and collaborate. Visit the website for details and tickets | No |
| Workshop: Benefits and incentives for new farm woodland planting | 18 October 2023, Wiltshire | Discover the benefits of tree planting both environmentally and for farm businesses and find out about the grants available for planting. Book your free ticket | No |
| Farm walk: Benefits and Funding for Trees on Farms | 18 October 2023, Devon | Come and join us at Clyst Hydon Village Hall for an informal talk & farm walk on the benefits and funding for woodland creation for farms. Book your free ticket | No |
| Workshop: Benefits and incentives for new farm woodland planting | 25 October 2023, Wiltshire | Discover the benefits of tree planting both environmentally and for farm businesses and find out about the grants available for planting.Book your free ticket | No |
| Farm Business Innovation Show | 15 and 16 November 2023, West Midlands | Are you interested in making money by planting trees. Then join us at the Farm Business Innovation Show, stand FM560, at the NEC in Birmingham. Visit the website to book tickets | No |
Previous events
| Event | Date and time | Details | 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 |
| 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.