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New tree planting guidance launched for farmers and landowners
England’s Community Forests (ECF) network welcomed the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to Knutsford, Cheshire this September for the launch of a new guide for farmers and landowners working with the network.

England’s Community Forests plant record 3.1 million trees to boost woodland creation across the country
England’s Community Forests have taken another major step forward in creating new woodland across the country, with over 3.1 million trees planted during the 2024/25 season under the Defra supported Trees for Climate programme.

National Trust to plant woodlands and woody habitats equivalent in size to over 800 football pitches with support from England’s Community Forests this winter
This winter, the National Trust and England’s Community Forests are working in partnership to...

Minister for Nature visits community forest projects
England’s Community Forests (ECF) and Cheshire West and Chester Council recently hosted Mary...

England’s Community Forests celebrate planting 2.4 million trees in record year
This year England’s Community Forests planted over 2.4 million trees and hedgerows, cementing their role as the leading woodland creation force in England.

Largest environmental regeneration initiative in England grows with the Government announcement of two new Community Forests.
29 Nov 2023: England’s Community Forests, in partnership with the Department for Environment, Food...

Working with the Community Forests to plan your woodland creation project
The Community Forests provide experienced and enthusiastic teams of forest professionals, who...

Support and funding available for agroforestry schemes
23 October 2023: Whether you are interested in grazing livestock amongst your trees or planting...

Opportunity to create Two New Community Forests in England
1 June 2023 - Local authorities and partners are being given the opportunity to work together to...

New Community Forest for Cumbria will see thousands of trees planted along Cumbria’s west coast
New community forest for Cumbria marks next step in plans to build back greener, protect nature...

New Community Forest created in the North East to support a greener future
Community forest will bring people in the North East closer to nature, contribute to the fight...

A new Community Forest to bring transformational change to Plymouth and South Devon
The creation of Plymouth Community Forest has been announced today by Defra, England’s Community...
