Public information / consultations

 

The Forestry Commission is very keen to involve people in the future management of the national public estate and is required to consult people about felling licences, new woodlands and environmental impact assessments.

HAVE YOUR SAY ON HOW TO MANAGE ENGLAND’S ANCIENT AND NATIVE WOODLANDS

Forestry Commission England has on the, 29 May 2008, published a draft practice guide for managing England’s ancient and native woodlands and is seeking views on its contents.

We want to know whether the guidance will help woodland owners manage their woods to deliver the outcomes the Commission wants to see. If you wish to view or comment on the guidance or for more information please click here.

Ancient & Native Woodland Management England Practice Guide Consultation Draft North West Regional Workshop. 18th June 10am to 3pm

As part of this Consultation Exercise anyone interested in and/or managing Ancient woodlands are invited to a practical workshop at Park wood, Isel near Cockermouth, North Cumbria. For more information download our poster.

Private Felling Licences and New Woodlands

You can find out about planting and felling proposals in the North West England by viewing the  Register of grant schemes and felling.

Environmental Impact Assessments

Information about ongoing assessments is available in the Register of Environmental Impact Assessments for the North West England.