News

	Woodland Carbon Code group validation scheme opens to all Creating new woodlands to help combat climate change has been made easier with the launch of a Woodland Carbon Code group validation scheme.
	Chalara dieback of ash – spotting spring symptoms The Forestry Commission has posted a video online showing the symptoms to look for at this time of year to check whether ash trees have Chalara dieback
	First case of Chalara dieback found in wider environment in Wales Chalara dieback has been found in ash trees in the wider environment in Wales for the first time, Natural Resources Wales has reported.
	Keith Oates appointed Forestry Commissioner Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of Keith Oates as a Forestry Commissioner for England.
	Alert over caterpillar pest in London and Berkshire People in West, South-West and South London, as well as Pangbourne in Berkshire, are being reminded not to touch caterpillars of the oak processionary moth, which are beginning to emerge in oak trees in these locations.
	Woodland Carbon Code passes milestone as first group scheme is validated An important milestone in efforts to promote woodland planting to combat climate change has been reached with the first award of Woodland Carbon Code group scheme validation.
	Next generation may be the last to see the native bluebell Carpets of bluebells are an iconic symbol of British woodlands, but the native bluebell may soon be a rarity.
	Whose eggs are these? It’s not all about chocolate this Easter. If you’re running out of ideas to keep the kids entertained this Easter, come down to your local Forestry Commission woodland where you’ll find plenty of ideas and activities to keep the little ones busy.

Most of the many news releases we issue around the country are available in these pages. Use the links opposite to access our news archives. This archive includes news releases issued by Forestry Commission Wales until the transfer of its responsibilities to Natural Resources Wales in 2013.