Are you a farmer who wants to understand more about agroforestry?

The ‘Agroforestry Open Weekend’ is back for it’s 4th year from 17 to 20 May.

This farmer-led initiative invites you to see agroforestry in action! Find a farm to visit near you. agroforestryopenweekend.org

Thank you Steve. We're full of admiration and gratitude for so many years of dedication!

Our Regional Deer Officer, David Hooten, was recently a guest on the @Eat Wild podcast.

He chatted to Louisa Clutterbuck about all things deer including woodland deer management and the British Quality Wild Venison standard.
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Next week (6 to 12 May) is National #PlantHealthWeek !

We'll be bringing you lots of advice and information on keeping your trees and woodlands healthy, plus a special chance to put your #TreeHealth questions to a panel of experts in our live Q&A. More news later this week...

Our Forestry Commission funded project identifies a small population of #redsquirrels in the west of #Yorkshire . #Conservation work can increase their chances of survival & could help this little group grow & expand. Email [email protected] to get involved. #wildlife

🎪 Mark your calendars for May 17-18 📅 We're thrilled to announce our attendance at #TheArbShow

Our tree health experts are accompanying the Forestry Commission biosecurity team for an interesting insight into the world of tree pests and diseases.

Arboricultural Association #Arboriculture

Come and chat to us at one of the 8 events we're at in May.

We will be giving advice on all things woodland including available grants and incentives, for planting across England.

Find an event near you: gov.uk/guidance/fores…

🆕 We're pleased to share the launch of a brand new Woodland Condition Assessment app with our partners Field Studies Council, Forestry Commission and Sylva Foundation.

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This beautiful photo of Chawton Park Woods in Hampshire shows the sunrise sending long shadows over the bluebells last spring.

Thanks to David, Operations Admin Officer, for getting up early to capture the moment!

#ForestryFriday

We have a series of FREE webinars coming up during National Hedgerow Week next month! Follow the link to our website below to sign up to our Hedge Talks! #NationalHedgerowWeek2024 #NHW

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Watch our five tips for managing your woodland this spring, and find out more about the woodland tasks to tackle this season in our blog 🌸. forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/20/5-t…

#WednesdayWisdom

We're hosting Oak Processionary Moth awareness days at Wimbledon Common, Epping Forest, and Ampfield in May and June.

If you manage oak trees in the areas affected by this tree pest, come along for expert advice.

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#TreeHealth

This #EarthDay 🌍, Woodland Officer Katie explains some of the partnership work the Forestry Commission is involved in to help reduce the use of plastic associated with tree planting and creating woodlands.

Read more in our NEW blog post. forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/22/tac…

Make everyday #EarthDay 🌍

Forests are invaluable to the health and well-being of our planet, and it is essential to protect and sustainably manage them for the benefit of current and future generations.

Did you know that the Forestry Commission has been around for more than 100 years?

Faye, our Digital Lead, stumbled upon some of our vintage signs while browsing an antiques shop on holiday in Pembrokeshire.

#ForestryFriday

Legislation to protect hedgerows has been laid in both Houses of Parliament today.

If approved it will put baseline hedgerow management practices into law, providing a consistent approach across all people operating on agricultural land.

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Hugh, one of our Woodland Ambassadors, has shared his experience of thinning trees by girdling

Read our blog to find out more about this woodland management technique.
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A great day out in Wyre Forest today,holding a deer activity and impact training day for my ⁦Forestry Commission⁩ colleagues and ⁦Natural England⁩ lead advisers ! Also joining was ⁦Forestry England⁩ , a big thanks to all for a superb day.

Sunny skies this week at Delamare Forest for our first and second year students who are on the trailblazing Professional Forester Apprenticeship in partnership with Forestry Commission and Institute of Chartered Foresters #futureforesters

Great day discussing the benefits of agroforestry ⁦Farmers Weekly⁩ ⁦Woodland Trust🌳⁩ ⁦Forestry Commission⁩ thanks to Andy Gray for hosting. 🌳🐄🌳🐑 future proofing farm businesses.