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The forest resource plan is a core management document used on the Welsh Government’s Woodland Estate. It lays out proposals for the future management of a woodland in accordance with current policy and practice.

Diverse woodlands are more resilient, they recover better from disturbances, such as a disease outbreak or fire. Diverse woodlands can hopefully withstand extreme weather events like gales or floods.

We help to maintain, support, conserve and enhance the Welsh Government Woodland Estate.

25 Apr 2023

Habitats and wildlife on ancient woodland sites managed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are benefiting from biodiversity restoration work.

There are several unique types of woodland and Wales has a special responsibility to preserve them and the wildlife which thrives in them.

Find out what guides our management of your forests – the Welsh Government Woodland Estate.

The woodlands that make up the Estate are some of our greatest natural assets. They make a valuable contribution to all our lives, generating economic, environmental, social and cultural well-being benefits.

Your forests – the Welsh Government’s Woodland Estate – are a national treasure and Natural Resources Wales manages them on your behalf.

Oak woodland with Victorian viewing platform over dramatic waterfall

Ancient oak woodland with rare flora and fauna

15 Feb 2023

Communities surrounding Ty’n y Mynydd on Anglesey are being invited to submit their ideas to enter in to long-term partnership agreement with Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and help shape the plans and design for the new woodland in this area.

19 Jan 2023

The designs for the new commemorative woodland at Brownhill in the Tywi valley, Carmarthenshire, have been shared publicly for the first time today (Thursday 19 January) by Natural Resources Wales (NRW).

We offer two pieces of guidance to help you plan your woodland

There are many grants available for woodland creation. You can use the grants to help you plan and develop your new woodland. The grants are available throughout the year.

If you are new to tree planting, you can get advice from many organisations.

Mystical landscape with ancient woodland and rocky outcrops

24 Oct 2022

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) will begin to fell larch trees at Foel Woodland, near Llangollen, this November.

Ancient woodland full of wildflowers in spring

Planting trees can have benefits for your land or the local community and for wildlife and the environment.

Ancient oak woodland in steep-sided river gorge