What is a Forest Plan?
A Forest Plan is essential to ensure the successful management of all of the Forests and woodlands that we look after. Key parts of the Forest plan are:
- providing a description of the woods as they are now
- outlining the main points considered when deciding what is best for the woods.
- describing how the forest will develop over time.
- giving specific information about approved tree felling, replanting and regeneration over the next ten years.
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South Downs Forest Plan
This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. This is an example activity.
Forestry: Forest Plan
This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. We are preparing a new Forest Plan for Arlen Hill Forest, which outlines our management and development objectives for the future growth and protection of the forest environment. We would like to hear the views of forest users and stakeholders about the proposals outlined in the plan.
Read current Forest Plans
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A map showing the Forest plans in the UK
Previous consultations and engagement
Clipsham woodland creation - initial survey
This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. Forestry England manages and cares for the nation’s woods and forests. As England’s largest land manager, we shape landscapes and enhance forests for people to enjoy, wildlife to flourish and businesses to grow. Forestry England are working on designs for a new woodland on land we have recently bought at Clipsham Farm on Holywell Road.
Sleetbeck new woodland
This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. Forestry England’s Woodland Creation Team would like to share with you and invite your comment on our exciting plans for a proposed new woodland near Sleetbeck. Please see the plans for the woodland in the 'related' documents.
Wass Moor and Pry Rigg Forest Plan
This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. Wass and Pry Rigg forest cover an area of 663.4 hectares of mixed coniferous and broadleaved woodland and are situated at the southwest corner of the North York Moors National Park. The block dates to the 1920s at College Moor and Pry Rigg, followed by further plantings in the 1950s on Wass Moor and is surrounded by arable farmland on the...
Our goals
We have three long-term goals which are integral to achieving our vision and the UK government’s policy objectives for trees, woods and forests.
More trees, more diverse species, growing & thriving.
By 2028 this means 34,000ha of new tree cover to be on track to the Environment Act target of at least 16.5% tree cover in England by mid-century.
Better managed woods & forests that are protected and improving.
We are bringing more woods into sustainable management, which is critical to the government's commitment to protect 30% of land by 2030 while ensuring a sustainable tree resource.
Bigger benefits for nature, climate, people and the economy.
We will work in partnership across sectors to maximise the public benefits that flow from enhancing our natural capital.