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Forestry and environmental policy in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland recognises the importance of adapting our trees, woodland and forests to the changing climate.
This is underpinned through advice, support and incentives, provided by government and other organisations. Check the respective website for the latest updates regularly.
The Forestry Commission provides advice and guidance on regulations and grants for planting, such as the England Woodland Creation Offer. See the funding and advice page which lists the current opportunities to plant trees and create woodland on your land.
Contact your local Woodland Officer for advice or to stay up to date subscribe to the Forestry Commission grants and regulations news.
The Welsh Government’s sustainable land management scheme Glastir and other woodland schemes offer advice and financial support to farmers and land managers for forestry. This includes Glastir Advanced and Glastir Woodlands (covering Glastir Woodland Creation and Glastir Woodland Restoration) to support forestry.
Scottish Forestry is the Scottish Government agency responsible for forestry policy, support and regulations. Find out more about support for forestry and woodland in Scotland including the Small Woodland Loan Scheme and Forestry Grant Scheme.
Information about the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and support for forestry in Northern Ireland, including grants towards the cost of creation of new woodland and management of existing woodland is available from the Forest Service.
Across the UK there are a number of organisations offering both general and focussed advice and support to those looking to create or manage forests and woodland. Forestry Commission (England), NRW (Wales), DAERA (Northern Ireland), and Scottish Forestry (Scotland) offer information on woodland regulations, such as felling licences, Environmental Impact Assessments, importing and exporting timber, timber procurement and conservation, and grant schemes.
Other organisations include:
Advice focused on wildlife, habitat protection and conservation is available from Natural England, Natural Resources Wales and NatureScot. It is common for forest managers and owners to seek local advice from Land Agents and woodland advisors.
We’re keen to provide up-to-date, practical information about climate change adaptation and want to ensure the Climate Change Hub meets the changing needs of the forestry sector. Your feedback is invaluable and we would welcome your views.
