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£4m funding will enable innovative projects to enhance tree planting stocks and futureproof forests to help meet Government net zero by 2050 ambitions.

Trees and improved woodland management are key in both adapting to climate change and reaching UK Government goal of Net Zero by 2050, and new a online Hub will centralise information on forestry and climate change adaptation.

The Forestry Commission, Forestry England and Forest Research are calling for the general public to submit photos of women in forestry to create a People’s Picture in a first of its kind celebration of women in forestry.

Over £14 million will be available which allow both local authorities and community groups to access funds for new tree-planting projects

Innovative pilot provides grants, guidance and advice to reduce the impacts of tree pests and diseases and build the resilience of England’s trees, woodlands and forests

Guidance will create nature-rich towns and cities, helping millions realise the benefits of accessing nature

Government speeds up Sustainable Farming Incentive roll-out with new sets of paid actions to support food production and environmentally responsible farming

Woodlands worth over £400m million annually in protecting communities from flooding, new research reveals.

New Great Britain-wide strategy sets out five-year vision for plant health and biosecurity

The economic value of individual trees planted outside of our forests and woodlands has been revealed for the first time at £3.8 billion.

In a speech at the recent Confor conference, Forestry Commission Chief Executive, Richard Stanford, called for a new approach to how we view trees and forestry in England.

£20 million funding will improve tree planting stocks, woodland resilience, domestic timber production and accelerate tree planting across England.