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Forestry Commission

@forestrycomm

Providing expertise and support to the forestry sector, landowners, land managers and farmers in order to protect, improve and expand England's woodlands.

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Forest Research has published the Timber Price Indices (to March 2025) and provisional 2024 figures for UK Wood Production and Trade. šŸ”— ow.ly/maRj50VWUPg #Forestry #TimberIndustry #ForestResearch #TimberPrices

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Earlier this spring, the UK faced unusually dry conditions. At the National Archive of Tolerant Ash, we’ve been watering newly planted trees by hand to help them survive. This archive reflects over a decade of work on ash dieback resilience. #ForestGenetics #TreeResilience

Earlier this spring, the UK faced unusually dry conditions. At the National Archive of Tolerant Ash, we’ve been watering newly planted trees by hand to help them survive. This archive reflects over a decade of work on ash dieback resilience.
#ForestGenetics #TreeResilience
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Join our team - we're hiring: 🄼 Head of SERG šŸ’» Digital Practice Lead šŸŽØ Senior Designer šŸ› Scientist – Entomology šŸ› ļø Workshop Technician šŸ“» GIS Technician šŸ“… Deadlines: 8 - 15 June šŸ“ Various UK locations šŸ‘‰ Find out more and apply now: forestresearch.gov.uk/about-us/caree…

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Continuous cover forestry (CCF) is a nature-friendly & sustainable woodland management approach. It involves selectively thinning trees for a diverse forest structure, thereby producing timber while retaining canopy cover. Find out more: gov.uk/government/pub… #TreesToTimber

Continuous cover forestry (CCF) is a nature-friendly & sustainable woodland management approach.

It involves selectively thinning trees for a diverse forest structure, thereby producing timber while retaining canopy cover.

Find out more: gov.uk/government/pub…

#TreesToTimber
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We're urging increased vigilance against Ips typographus, a serious pest of spruce trees. The dry spring following last year’s wet summer puts spruce trees at a heightened risk, creating ideal conditions for the beetle as we enter flight season: gov.uk/government/new…

We're urging increased vigilance against Ips typographus, a serious pest of spruce trees.

The dry spring following last year’s wet summer puts spruce trees at a heightened risk, creating ideal conditions for the beetle as we enter flight season: 

gov.uk/government/new…
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We're part of the Forest Plastics Working Group whose 'Plot That Plastic' project aims to track where plastic tree guards are located within the landscape to aid their removal and help inform recycling hub locations. forestplasticsworkinggroup.co.uk/plotthatplastic #WorldEnvironmentDay #VolunteersWeek

We're part of the Forest Plastics Working Group whose 'Plot That Plastic' project aims to track where plastic tree guards are located within the landscape to aid their removal and help inform recycling hub locations. 

forestplasticsworkinggroup.co.uk/plotthatplastic

#WorldEnvironmentDay #VolunteersWeek
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Are you looking to plant a new woodland to produce timber and deliver wider benefits? Scroll to discover some of our available grant support ā¬‡ļø #TreesToTimber

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Volunteers wanted to help protect #redsquirrels & #trees in #Yorkshire, #Lancashire & #CountyDurham. We need individuals for #conservation work & land managers that need grey squirrel management. Email us: [email protected] #Volunteers squirrelaccord.uk/volunteers-pro…

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This sunny view was captured on a recent team visit to the beaver enclosure at Wallington in Northumberland. Thanks to Area Admin Officer Liz for sending this Staff Photo of the Week in. #ForestryFriday

This sunny view was captured on a recent team visit to the beaver enclosure at Wallington in Northumberland. 

Thanks to Area Admin Officer Liz for sending this Staff Photo of the Week in.

#ForestryFriday
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It's #GreatBigGreenWeek! Did you know you can register with the Woodland Carbon Code to show how you'll plant, protect and manage trees to capture carbon? Hilley Farm in Shropshire did just that ā¬‡ļø. Find out more of their story: youtube.com/watch?v=TQSpXv…

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Our Seed Sourcing Grant supports projects that aim to increase the quality, quantity and diversity of tree seeds. If you're considering applying, join our webinar on Thursday 12 June for expert advice and a chance to ask questions. eventbrite.com/e/seed-sourcin…

Our Seed Sourcing Grant supports projects that aim to increase the quality, quantity and diversity of tree seeds.

If you're considering applying, join our webinar on Thursday 12 June for expert advice and a chance to ask questions.

eventbrite.com/e/seed-sourcin…
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How is our changing climate affecting tree growth? To find out, we've been working with Forest Research as part of the Nature Returns Programme. Watch our NEW short film to find out more from our Head of Climate Change, Mark Broadmeadow.

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Are you interested in working in Tree Health? We're currently seeking: 🌳 Oak Processionary Moth Admin Officer 🌲 Plant Health Officer Search on civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk #TreeHealth #forestryCareers #ForestryJobs

Are you interested in working in Tree Health? We're currently seeking:

🌳 Oak Processionary Moth Admin Officer
🌲 Plant Health Officer

Search on civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk 

#TreeHealth #forestryCareers #ForestryJobs
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"We can't live our lives without timber." Have you seen our NEW series of woodland management videos? This episode looks at the management considerations to successfully grow trees for harvest. Watch in full: youtube.com/watch?v=wSh7ME… #TreesToTimber

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Recent warm, dry weather means parts of the country are at severe risk of wildfire for the rest of this week, particularly the east of England where temperatures are expected to be highest. #BeWildfireAware. If you spot a wildfire, get to a safe place and call 999.

Recent warm, dry weather means parts of the country are at severe risk of wildfire for the rest of this week, particularly the east of England where temperatures are expected to be highest.

#BeWildfireAware. If you spot a wildfire, get to a safe place and call 999.
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This #GreatBigGreenWeek find out more about Helmingham Estate in Suffolk, where they're planting trees to benefit biodiversity and the environment. Watch the full film here: youtube.com/watch?v=WwuybK…

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Grascott Farm in Devon boasts a thriving woodland that is home to barn owls, otters and other wildlife, as well as providing a steady income through timber, biomass, and recreation. Find out how they did it: gov.uk/government/cas… #TreesToTimber

Grascott Farm in Devon boasts a thriving woodland that is home to barn owls, otters and other wildlife, as well as providing a steady income through timber, biomass, and recreation. 

Find out how they did it: gov.uk/government/cas…

#TreesToTimber
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These foxgloves are giving Marketing and Communications Manager Rachel's garden a lovely splash of colour. This plant flowers from June to September. Thanks for sending in this Staff Photo of the Week. #ForestryFriday

These foxgloves are giving Marketing and Communications Manager Rachel's garden a lovely splash of colour. This plant flowers from June to September.

Thanks for sending in this Staff Photo of the Week.

#ForestryFriday
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We're pleased to be providing further funding to UK Squirrel Accord to support their project protecting red squirrels & trees across Yorkshire, Lancashire & County Durham. The project is seeking volunteers & land managers in those areas: squirrelaccord.uk/volunteers-pro… Image: Andy Jackson

We're pleased to be providing further funding to <a href="/SquirrelAccord/">UK Squirrel Accord</a> to support their project protecting red squirrels &amp; trees across Yorkshire, Lancashire &amp; County Durham.

The project is seeking volunteers &amp; land managers in those areas: squirrelaccord.uk/volunteers-pro…

Image: Andy Jackson
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In our NEW blog, Richard Chapman, Deputy Director of Defra UK’s Nature for Climate Fund Tree Programme, highlights some of the tree planting initiatives across England, showing how we can work together for a greener future. Read more: forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/12/a-g…

In our NEW blog, Richard Chapman, Deputy Director of <a href="/DefraGovUK/">Defra UK</a>’s Nature for Climate Fund Tree Programme, highlights some of the tree planting initiatives across England, showing how we can work together for a greener future.

Read more: forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/12/a-g…