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Film making at The Bourne - Planning Application
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 it makes a significant contribution towards the cost of managing the Public Forest Estate. The Forestry Commission is preparing a planning application which regularises the current activity and... MoreClosed 4 December 2012 -
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... MoreClosed 15 September 2013 -
Woodland Policy Enabling Programme - update and request for feedback
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 created to hold the Estate in trust for the nation: ‘The new body will have greater independence from Government and greater freedom to manage its resources and maximise its income, but with the right... MoreClosed 25 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, ... MoreClosed 1 October 2013 -
Science and Innovation Strategy for British Forestry
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 forestry. It sets the objectives for future research commissioning programmes, including those commissioned from the Forest Research agency, and provides indicators to measure their success. Evidence... MoreClosed 4 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... MoreClosed 8 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... MoreClosed 17 November 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. MoreClosed 17 November 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. MoreClosed 11 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... MoreClosed 22 January 2014 -
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... MoreClosed 23 January 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... MoreClosed 24 January 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... MoreClosed 9 May 2014 -
Latchmore Wetland Restoration Project
The scope of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Latchmore Brook Wetland Restoration in the New Forest. MoreClosed 13 May 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... MoreClosed 11 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... MoreClosed 18 August 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... MoreClosed 24 August 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... MoreClosed 24 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... MoreClosed 25 August 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. MoreClosed 1 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. MoreClosed 2 September 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. MoreClosed 30 September 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... MoreClosed 26 October 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... MoreClosed 31 October 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. MoreClosed 28 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. MoreClosed 1 December 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. MoreClosed 8 January 2015 -
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. MoreClosed 13 January 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. MoreClosed 13 February 2015 -
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... MoreClosed 1 March 2015
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