Forestry Commission events
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

A calendar of online and face-to-face Forestry Commission events, and details of shows and exhibitions we are attending.

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

Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier: PAWS, ASNW and resilience supplements

14 January 2026 (online)

Join us to learn more about using supplements CWS2, CWS8 and CWS5 as part of Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier applications. Designed for applicants and agents, we’ll be sharing the differences between the three CSHT non-stackable supplements and where they can be used. Book your place on the CSHT supplements webinar (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-paws-asnw-and-resilience-supplements-tickets-1969143342746?aff=oddtdtcreator).

Woodland Trust tree giveaway collection day

21 January 2026 (Norfolk)

The Forestry Commission will be at the Woodland Trust Tree Giveaway day at Gressenhall from 10am to 3pm.

Farming your woodlands: unlocking the potential of your woods

4 February 2026 (Northumberland)

Join the Forestry Commission, The Farmer Network and Iain Kyle Forestry to explore how woodlands can boost your farm business. Discover practical opportunities for existing and new woodlands, from generating income to improving productivity and resilience. Book your place at Farming your woodlands (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/farming-your-woodlands-unlocking-the-potential-of-your-woods-tickets-1975577884634?aff=oddtdtcreator) to unlock the full potential of trees for your farm.

Planning to planting: designing your woodland

4 March 2026 (online)

Aimed at land managers and farmers considering planting for the first time, this virtual event will cover what to consider when designing your new woodland. Giving you the confidence to design a scheme that is sympathetic to the landscape, while meeting your objectives and complying with the UK Forestry Standard. Book your place on the designing your woodland webinar (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/designing-your-woodland-tickets-1969342945764?aff=oddtdtcreator).

Previous recorded events

Ash dieback and the Tree Health Pilot

This webinar hosted by the Forestry Commission details the ash dieback grant offer within the Tree Health Pilot.

Watch the video: Ash dieback and the Tree Health Pilot (webinar) (https://youtu.be/LvtwaJai5pY)

Societal benefits of trees, woods and forests in England

This webinar hosted by Forest Research looks at work by the Society and Environment Research Group on the societal benefits of trees, woods, and forests in England.

Watch the video: Societal benefits of trees, woods and forests (webinar) (https://youtu.be/Y98aoeWZT7k)

Red Squirrels and forestry operations

This webinar hosted by the Forestry Commission offers advice on how to plan and carry out forest operations in woodlands to minimise the possible impacts on red squirrels.

Watch the video: Red squirrels and forestry operations (webinar) (https://youtu.be/3Cg37QM7gbA)

Search our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForestryCommission1/featured) for more previous events.

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