The Bourne Wood is strategically important to the UK film industry as a filming location. Since 1999 numerous films, commercials, television programmes and music videos have been filmed here.
Filming activity at Bourne Wood is important to the local economy and to The Forestry Commission, as...More
We are currently reviewing the cycle trails at High Lodge and would like your feedback on our current offer and ideas for future trail developments.
We work with the cycle volunteer group TIMBER to maintain our 38 miles of MTB trails which includes the forest track graded Shepherd trail, Blue...More
The Government’s Forestry and Woodlands Policy Statement January 2013 made a number of commitments to support the future of our forests in England. One of the most important was that England’s Public Forest Estate would remain secured in public ownership. It said that a new body will be...More
What are Forest Design Plans?
Forest Design Plans are produced by the Forestry Commission, to set out the management proposals for the next thirty years for the woodlands we look after. They aim to fulfil a number of objectives:
Provide descriptions of the woods as they are now,
...More
The Forestry Commission is inviting contributions from interested parties on a draft review of the Science and Innovation Strategy for British Forestry (SIS).
The Strategy provides the context and framework for the research undertaken by the Forestry Commission to meet the needs of British...More
This is a consultation by the Forestry Commission on proposed changes to the Plant Health (Fees) (Forestry) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The changes to the fees are proposed to ensure that we continue to fully recover the cost of providing the inspection service for imported controlled timber...More
Forest Plans define the long term (sually 50 to 100 years) vision for a woodland or a collection of woodlands and set out how management will move towards achieving this vision over the next 10 to 30 years.
The Forest Plan sets objectives for the woodland, taking into account requirements from...More
Forest Plans define the long term vision (usually 50 years) for a woodland or a collection of woodlands and set out how management will move towards achieving this vision over the forthcoming decades.
We would like to invite you or your organisation to leave some feedback on our proposed...More
Forest Plans define the long term (sually 50 to 100 years) vision for a woodland or a collection of woodlands and set out how management will move towards achieving this vision over the next 10 to 30 years.
The Forest Plan sets objectives for the woodland, taking into account requirements from...More
Forest Plans define the long term (sually 50 to 100 years) vision for a woodland or a collection of woodlands and set out how management will move towards achieving this vision over the next 10 to 30 years.
The Forest Plan sets objectives for the woodland, taking into account requirements from...More
As one of the key people / organisations we work with on grey squirrels in England, we are asking for your evidence to help us decide whether we need to evolve Government policy and if so, how.
We will publish a summary of the evidence provided in January 2014 and use it to inform a workshop...More
Influencing the Future of Forestry
The Forestry Commission manages the Public Forest Estate (PFE) for the Government and holds it in trust for the nation. In 2011 the Government signalled an intention to sell off a significant proportion of the PFE and, in response, many community groups and...More
Forest Plans define the long term vision (usually 50 years) for a woodland or a collection of woodlands and set out how management will move towards achieving this vision over the forthcoming decades.
We would like to invite you or your organisation to leave some feedback on our proposed...More
Forest Plans define the long term vision for a woodland or a collection of woodlands and set out how management will move towards achieving this vision over the next 10 to 30 years.
The Forest Plan sets objectives for the woodland, taking into account requirements from the policy framework,...More
Consultation on proposal to abolish the Watermark Disease (Local Authorities) Order 1974 (SI 1974 No. 768)
This is a consultation by the Forestry Commission on the proposed removal of the Watermark Disease (Local Authorities) Order 1974 (as amended).
This consultation is part of the...More
The consultation (which took place between 4 June and 24 August 2014) on the future of the Watermark Disease Order was a straight Yes or No vote, with the option of supporting your position with additional information. No alternative option or course of action was proposed in the consultation....More
Forest Plans define the long term vision for a woodland or a collection of woodlands and set out how management will move towards achieving this vision over the next 10 to 30 years.
The Forest Plan sets objectives for the woodland, taking into account requirements from the policy framework,...More
Forest Plans define the long term vision (usually 50 years) for a woodland or a collection of woodlands and set out how management will move towards achieving this vision over the forthcoming decades.
We would like to invite you or your organisation to leave some feedback on our proposed...More
Traffic management at Dalby Forest
The Forestry Commission regularly reviews traffic management across the Estate and makes necessary improvements.
Traffic management at Dalby Forest has been problematic for various reasons including:
Irresponsible parking
Traffic flow...More
Forest Plans define the long term vision (usually 50 years) for a woodland or a collection of woodlands and set out how management will move towards achieving this vision over the forthcoming decades.
We would like to invite you or your organisation to leave some feedback on our proposed...More
A set of unauthorised bike jumps in a run following a hill from top to bottom, of approximately 100m, has been constructed in an area of beech in the central part of the wood. The Forestry Commission, the mountain bike riders and the local residents are currently involved in a discussion about...More
This survey is to allow Biblins Youth Campsite users to feedback on their visit. Our aim is to ensure that customer satisfaction is achieved at all times. In addition, we wish to gather any thoughts on how the site could be improved in the future. More
Forest Plans define the long term vision for a woodland or a collection of woodlands and set out how management will move towards achieving this vision over the next ten years.
We would like to invite you or your organisation to leave some feedback on our proposed amendment to the Forest...More
High Lodge is in the early stages of planning an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund for the creation of a well surfaced, all-ability, multi-user trail. The trail will explore the landscape features which make up the heritage of High Lodge, with an additional focus on wildlife and trees. The...More
Forest Plans define the long term vision for a woodland or a collection of woodlands and set out how management will move towards achieving this vision over the next ten years.
We invited feedback in December 2014 and January 2015 on our proposed amendment to the Forest Plan covering...More
Forest Plans define the long term vision for a woodland or a collection of woodlands and set out how management will move towards achieving this vision over the next ten years.
We would like to invite you or your organisation to leave some feedback on the Forest Plan covering several...More
Background
This consultation focuses on the East England Forest District
For a majority of operational activities on the Public Forest Estate communication with the public is essential to promote safety. For large forest work areas that cannot be fenced off, where timber is being...More