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.
Are you heading out to enjoy a woodland over the summer holidays? Sticking to paths, brushing down boots and wiping paws & wheels after your visit can all help keep our trees healthy by preventing the introduction and spread of tree pests and diseases. #TreeHealth #KeepItClean
Our latest eAlert is out today. Have you read it yet? To get Forestry Commission news and updates directly into your inbox, make sure you're subscribed: gov.uk/guidance/sign-…
Are you seeking a new work challenge? We're currently recruiting for the following roles: Area Ecologist Business Analyst Project Support Officer Find these and roles within Forestry England & @Forest_Research at civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk #ForestryCareers #ForestryJobs
Access to woodland improves our physical and mental health. It also connects us with nature, giving us a better understanding of why we need to protect it. Have your seen our guidance on managing people and public access in your woodlands? Take a look: gov.uk/guidance/manag…
In our NEW blog post, our National Historic Environment Advisor, Jessica, looks at the evolution of the tools our ancestors used to shape our wooded landscape. Read more: forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/22/the…
📖🌳 A new article in the Quarterly Journal of Forestry explores the impacts of weevil damage on broadleaf planting trials and what researchers learned from the experience. 🔗 Full article: ow.ly/zWym50WpePL #TreePests #TreeHealth #ForestResearch
It's National #MothWeek2025. Did you know? There are around 2,500 species of moths in the British Isles. Many are fully or partly dependent on trees and woodland. Oak trees alone support around 220 moth species. forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2022/07/25/tig… 📷 Mark Parsons/Butterfly Conservation
📢 INTERNSHIP ALERT 📢 Join @Forest_Research + @EdNapierUni to help detect internal defects in oak trees using cutting-edge tech 🌳🧪 📍 Midlothian, Scotland 🗓️ Oct 2025–Mar 2026 Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/mr48s7ae #Internship #PlantScience #TreeHealth
These lush green bracken leaves were captured by our Content Lead Asia as part of a mindful photography workshop. Thanks for sending this Staff Photo of the Week in. #ForestryFriday
The Big Butterfly Count 2025 is here and butterflies need our help 🦋🚨 This isn't just a survey, it's a rescue mission, and we need everyone to get involved. No lab coats. No science degrees. Just 15 minutes of your time. ⏱️ Get out for the count 👉 bigbutterflycount.org
Oak Processionary Moth caterpillars infest oak trees. They eat the leaves, which weakens the tree and leaves it vulnerable to other threats. The nests and caterpillars are also a hazard to human and animal health. For more info and to report sightings: gov.uk/guidance/manag…
If you look closely, you can catch glimpses of common toads and frogs, as well as smooth, great crested and palmate newts in our woodlands. Our NEW blog post explores the management actions you can take to support amphibians in your woodland. forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/24/amp…
Are you interested in the Woodland Carbon Code? There'll be a webinar on Tuesday 5 August sharing more about the updated version of the Code, including a summary of the key changes and information about the transition period. Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/61ee5e3a…
The new Wealden Heaths #NationalNatureReserve is bigger than 3,500 football pitches! 😲 Located just 35 miles from London, Wealden Heaths features important heathlands, ancient woodlands and stunning walking routes. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…
📣 In partnership with Sylva Foundation, we’ve launched the British Woodlands Survey 2025 focused on resilience. If you own, manage, or work with woodlands, we need your insights to help shape future policy and practice. 🔗 sylva.org.uk/bws2025 ⏰ 30 minutes to complete 📅…
This week, Dr Gail Atkinson, Head of Climate Science spoke to the BBC’s Justin Rowlatt, about how our trees, woodlands and forests are being impacted by climate change Find out more: forestresearch.gov.uk/news/head-of-c… #ClimateChange #ForestResearch @ForestryComm
Fancy bee-coming a citizen scientist? 🐝 In just ten minutes, you can help monitor UK pollinators and track long-term changes in their populations. Download the app to find out more: ukpoms.org.uk/fit-counts #BeesNeedsWeek
The Capital Grants offer is open for applications, supporting farmers, land managers and rural businesses on environmental improvements across England, including planting hedgerows, restoring habitats, and introducing natural flood management measures. defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/03/cap…
Ireby Green Farm in Lancashire used their England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) funding to invest in trees for a more sustainable future. A year after planting, they're already seeing the benefits. Read more: gov.uk/government/cas…
We love being involved in the annual John Boddy Award with the Royal Forestry Society & @YorksAgSoc. We were at the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate last week to announce this year's winners as RegenFarmCo at Ings Farm, North Yorkshire, for the best example of agroforestry!
