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Consultation on a proposal to amend the Plant Health (Forestry) Order 2005 to introduce a Statutory Notification Scheme for importing solid fuel wood into England and Scotland
This consultation is seeking views on the scope and means to implement a pre-notification scheme for the imports of solid fuel wood into England and Scotland. We would like to hear the views from businesses within England and Scotland who import solid fuel wood[1] from the European Union (EU) and countries outside the EU. The proposal is to introduce a statutory pre-notification scheme (SNS) for all imported consignments of solid fuel wood, whether from the EU or third countries,... MoreOpened 25 March 2015 -
Dalby Forest feedback
We know that our forests and open spaces are special to a lot of people. This is your chance to give us some feedback about your experience of visiting Dalby Forest. As a thank you for your time, we're offering the chance for one lucky respondent to win a pair of tickets to join us for Tom Odell live. He plays at Dalby on Thursday 25 June 2015 as part of the Forest Live summer concert series. To be entered into the random draw, you'll need to submit your survey here by Friday 12 June... MoreOpened 25 March 2015 -
Feedback on "Have Your Say"
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 stakeholders campaigned for the PFE to stay in public ownership. In recognition of the support from stakeholders and campaign groups, and in response to the direction set within the Government Forestry and Woodland Policy Statement,... MoreOpened 5 February 2015 -
West Devon Forest Plan
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 woodland blocks in the area between Holsworthy and Oakhampton. This forms part of our consultation with stakeholders, that helps to ensure that we achieve an appropriate balance of objectives. MoreOpened 24 December 2014 -
Harling Forest Plan Consultation - Closed
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 Harling Forest situatued between Thetford and Harling. This forms part of our consultation with stakeholders, that helps to ensure that we achieve an appropriate balance of objectives. MoreOpened 16 December 2014 -
Communicating about Forest Operations
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 harvested for example, signage is erected to warn forest users of the danger and to not enter the work area. However people still stray onto operational sites and disregard the restrictions. Where it is... MoreOpened 17 November 2014 -
Oversley Forest Plan
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 Plan covering Oversley Wood in Warwickshire. This forms part of our consultation with stakeholders, that helps to ensure that we achieve an appropriate balance of objectives. MoreOpened 1 November 2014 -
High Lodge Multi User Survey
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 project aims to greatly improve access to the wider forest and provide opportunities for everyone to be involved in discovering more about it's history. MoreOpened 6 October 2014 -
Onny Forest Plan
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 amendment to the Forest Plan covering Onny (including Strefford Wood, Callow Hill, Berry Mill and Saddle Hill) in Shropshire. This forms part of our consultation with stakeholders, that helps to... MoreOpened 26 September 2014 -
Stoke Park Bike Jumps
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 how best to move forward with the situation. This is about to enter a phase of public consultation which will aim to provide a way forward with either removal of the facility OR self external... MoreOpened 15 September 2014 -
Rowberrow Warren 2014-2024
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 amendment to the Forest Plan covering Rowberrow Warren in Somerset. This forms part of our consultation with stakeholders, that helps to ensure that we achieve an appropriate balance of objectives. MoreOpened 3 August 2014 -
Woodlands of the Hampshire Downs Forest Plan 2014
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, local issues and outcomes from stakeholder consultations. We would like to invite your views on our proposed Forest Plan as part of our stakeholder consultation, which is being carried out to ensure... MoreOpened 28 July 2014 -
Traffic management at Dalby Forest
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 issues Admission charge non-payment Out of hours access. MoreOpened 28 July 2014 -
Woodlands of the Forest of Bere Forest Plan 2014
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, local issues and outcomes from stakeholder consultations. We would like to invite your views on our proposed Forest Plan as part of our stakeholder consultation, which is being carried out to ensure... MoreOpened 21 July 2014 -
Biblins Youth Campsite Feedback
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. MoreOpened 30 June 2014 -
Haywood and Castiard Vale Forest Plan
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 amendment to the Forest Plan covering Haywood and Castiard Vale in Gloucestershire. This forms part of our consultation with stakeholders, that helps to ensure that we achieve an appropriate balance of... MoreOpened 12 June 2014 -
Watermark Disease
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 government’s drive to reduce the red tape that surrounds businesses. The Watermark Disease Order is enforced by councils and therefore comes at a cost to taxpayers to maintain. As the disease... MoreOpened 4 June 2014 -
Consultation to revoke the Watermark Disease (Local Authorities) Order 1974 (SI 1974 No. 768)
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. Local authorities no longer exercise their statutory powers, and the disease remains present within the wider environment. Scientific opinion is that while eradication is not feasible it is possible to... MoreOpened 4 June 2014 -
Latchmore Wetland Restoration Project
The scope of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Latchmore Brook Wetland Restoration in the New Forest. MoreOpened 22 April 2014 -
Influencing the Future of Forestry: Developing stakeholder engagement in the Public Forest Estate
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 stakeholders campaigned for the PFE to stay in public ownership. The campaign was successful and in January 2013 the Government’s Forestry and Woodlands Policy Statement made a number of... MoreOpened 20 March 2014 -
Beechenhurst Lodge, Forest of Dean
Beechenhurst Lodge is one of four recreation sites in the Forest of Dean, this site has a cafe, play area, climbing tower and shop. MoreOpened 24 February 2014 -
Evidence for grey squirrel policy in England
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 comprising key organisations. Through this workshop and associated work we will generate options for evolving the policy and then appraise them. We will present the options and our recommendation to... MoreOpened 20 December 2013 -
Great Pen Wood Forest Plan 2013
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 the policy framework, local issues and outcomes from stakeholder consultations. We would like to invite your views on our proposed Forest Plan as part of our stakeholder consultation, which is... MoreOpened 12 December 2013 -
Basing Wood Forest Plan 2013
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 the policy framework, local issues and outcomes from stakeholder consultations. We would like to invite your views on our proposed Forest Plan as part of our stakeholder consultation, which is... MoreOpened 12 December 2013 -
Croft Forest Plan Amendment
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 amendment to the Forest Plan covering Croft Wood in Herefordshire. This forms part of our consultation with stakeholders, that helps to ensure that we achieve an appropriate balance of objectives. MoreOpened 13 November 2013 -
Rownhams Wood Forest Plan 2013
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 the policy framework, local issues and outcomes from stakeholder consultations. We would like to invite your views on our proposed Forest Plan as part of our stakeholder consultation, which is... MoreOpened 21 October 2013 -
Mardyke Woods: Have Your Say
The Forestry Commission wants your input on the things you want to see and do at Mardyke Woods in South Ockendon. MoreOpened 15 October 2013 -
Consultation on proposals to amend the Plant Health (Fees) (Forestry) Regulations 2006
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 products. The fees were last increased in September 2010 and this proposed increase takes into account the continued down-turn in the importation of controlled timber consignments from certain third... MoreOpened 30 September 2013 -
Forest Design Plans - South East
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, Show the process the Forestry Commission goes through when deciding what is best for the woods in the long term, Show how the woods should develop over the next thirty years, ... MoreOpened 1 September 2013 -
High Lodge Cycle Trails Review
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 graded Poacher trail and the two single track red graded Beater and Lime burner trails. We also have 7 black graded pits and many miles of wild trails for the more adventurous explorers. It’s... MoreOpened 9 August 2013
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