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2025 Circulars

Circular 11 of 2025 Innovative Forest Technology Scheme - Module 1 Central Tyre Inflation
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Circular 10 of 2025 Digitisation of Felling Licence Applications
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Circular 9 of 2025 Open Call for Proposals for Forestry Promotion Projects 2025/2026
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Circular 8 of 2025 Launch of the NeighbourWood Scheme
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Circular 7 of 2025 Windblow related Forest Road Licence Applications
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Circular 6 of 2025 Afforestation Site Notice Amendment
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2025 Afforestation Site Notice
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Authorisation to act on behalf of applicant
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Circular 5 of 2025 Thinning Licences
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Circular 4 of 2025 – Forestry KTG Scheme 2025
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Circular 3 of 2025 - Windblow related applications
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Circular 2 of 2025 Satellite Imagery Assessing
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Circular 1 of 2025 Windblow Guidance
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2024 Circulars

Circular 16 of 2024 – Reconstitution of Ash Dieback Update
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Circular 15 of 2024 - Innovative Forest Technology Scheme Module 3 - Sustainable Forest Harvesting Machinery Grant
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Circular 14 of 2024 Amendment of Felling Application Form
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Felling Licence Application Form
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Circular 13 of 2024 Financial Approvals
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Form 1(a), Form 1 (b) and Form 1 (c)
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Circular 12 of 2024 Site Notice Amendment
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Afforestation Site Notice
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Road Site Notice
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Felling Site Notice
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Circular 11 of 2024 Launch Open Call for Proposals for Forestry Skills Training
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Circular 10 of 2024 Launch of CAPP Scheme
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Circular 9 of 2024 - Publication of Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Report and associated DAFM Action Plan
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Circular 8 of 2024 Climate Resilient Reforestation Pilot Scheme
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Circular 7 of 2024 Update on Requirements under Forestry Programme 2023 – 2027
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Breeding Wader Assessment Report
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Breeding Wader Habitat Suitability Report
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HNVF Fieldcards and Sample Plots June 2024
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HNVF Field Report Template June 2024
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Circular 6 of 2024 Pre-Application Discussion (PAD)
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Circular 5 of 2024 Licence Tracker
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Circular 4 of 2024 Native Tree Area Scheme update and List of Registered Foresters
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Circular 3 of 2024 Clarification on Agroforestry and Organo-mineral Soils
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Circular 2 of 2024 - Changes to Environmental Requirements for Afforestation
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Circular 1 of 2024 Native Woodland Conservation Scheme
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2023 Circulars

Circular 30 of 2023 Forest Roads Guidance
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Environmental Considerations for Forest Roads Guidance for Registered Foresters INTERIM 19 December 2023
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Circular 29 of 2023 Opt in to Woodland Improvement Scheme
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Circular 28 of 2023 - Forestry Licence Decisions now exclusively on the Forestry Licence Viewer
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Circular 27 of 2023 Road Applications on INET
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Circular 26 of 2023 Findings of Monterey Pine Engraver
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P mexicanus – Technical Note 12.12.23 Updated
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Monterey Pine Engraver revised Demarcated Area
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P mexicanus factsheet
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Circular 25 of 2023 Native Woodland Creation and Oak
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Circular 24/2023 Opt-in to new Forest Road Scheme 2023-2027
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Circular 23 of 2023 - Site Notice Amendment
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2023 Afforestation Site Notice
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2023 Road Site Notice
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Circular 22 of 2023 - Applications for the NTAS
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Circular 21 of 2023 - Opt-in to Reconstitution Ash-dieback Scheme
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Circular 20 of 2023 Native Tree Area Scheme
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Circular 19 of 2023 - Financial Approvals
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Circular 18 of 2023 Deer Tree Shelter Hare and Deer Fencing Scheme
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Circular 17 of 2023 Updated FSAuth forms
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Circular 16 of 2023 – Opt-in to New Afforestation Scheme 2023-2027 for valid licence holders
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Afforestation Scheme 2023-2027 Form 1(a) (1b) (1c) Guidelines
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Circular 15/2023 Closure of Interim Roads and Interim Reconstitution for Ash-dieback Schemes (via General De Minimis)
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Circular 14/2023 Launch of Afforestation Scheme 2023-2027
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Circular 13/2023 Opt in to new Afforestation Scheme 2023-2027
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Circular 12 of 2023 New applications for Reconstitution of Ash sites
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Circular 11 of 2023 Forestry KTG Scheme 2023
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Circular 10 of 2023 Closure of Interim Afforestation Scheme (via General De Minimis)
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Circular 09/2023 Oak Processionary Moth (Thaumetopoea processionea)
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Circular 08/2023 - Requirement for Habitat Map for Afforestation applications
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Circular 07/2023 - Forestry Programme 2023 - 2027, Forest Road Scheme and Innovative Forest Technology Scheme Module 2 - Investment Aid for the Development of the Forest Tree Nursery Sector 2023
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Circular 6 of 2023 Form 2 submission under interim Afforestation and Roads schemes
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Circular 14 of 2024 Amendment of Felling Application Form
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Circular 04 of 2023 Interim Reconstitution Scheme for Ash-dieback (via General De Minimis)
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Circular 03/2023 Planting FT11&12 under Interim Afforestation Scheme (via general de minimis)
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Form 2A Request for derogation and undertaking
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Form 2B declaration of completion
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Circular 02 of 2023 Stocking rate change for broadleaves
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Circular 01 of 2023 Native species mix and broadleaf clarifications
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2022 Circulars

Circular 23 of 2022 - Financial Approvals - Interim Afforestation Scheme (Via General De Minimis)

Circular 23 of 2022 - Financial Approvals - Interim Afforestation Scheme (Via General De Minimis)
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Interim Afforestation Scheme (Via General De Minimis) Form 1(a) 1(b) 1(c) Guidelines
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Circular 22 of 2022 Forestry programme 2023 – 2027 - Interim arrangements

Circular 22 of 2022 Forestry Programme 2023 – 2027 - Interim Arrangements
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Circular 21 of 2022 Replacement of BHF with conifer species

Circular 21 of 2022 Replacement of BHF with conifer species
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EUIPR 06/2022 Circular Broadleaf to Conifer
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SI 664 2022
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Circular 20 of 2022 Forestry Programme 2023 – 2027 Support Scheme Grants and Payments

Circular 20 of 2022 Forestry Programme 2023 – 2027 Support Scheme Grants and Payments
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Circular 19 of 2022 Native Woodland Scheme and Oak

Circular 19 of 2022 Native Woodland Scheme and Oak
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Circular 18 of 2022 - Form 2 Frost Reconstitution Scheme

Circular 18 of 2022 Form 2 Frost Reconstitution Scheme
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Form 2 Reconstitution of Woodland Scheme (Frost Measures)
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Circular 17 of 2022 - Revised Felling Site Notice

Tree Felling Licence Site Notice
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Circular 16/2022 Habitat Training for External Ecologists

Circular 16/2022 Habitat Training for External Ecologists
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Circular 15/2022 EFT Update

Circular 15/2022 EFT Update
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Circular 14/2022 - Directory of Forest Road Professionals

Circular 14/2022 - Directory of Forest Road Professionals
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Circular 13/2022 Environmental Report Grant

Circular 13/2022 Environmental Report Grant
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Circular 12/2022 Submission of Felling Licence documents to Forestry Service

Circular 12/2022 Submission of Felling Licence documents to Forestry Service
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Circular 11/2022 Change to certain condition of Reconstitution and Underplanting (Ash Dieback) Scheme (RUS)

Circular 11/2022 Change to certain condition of Reconstitution and Underplanting (Ash Dieback) Scheme (RUS)
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Circular 10 of 2022 - Forest Roads

Circular 10/2022 Forest Roads
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Forest Road Entrance Checklist with Circular 10 2022
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Circular 09 of 2022 - Pre-Application Discussion (PAD)

Circular 09 of 2022 - Pre-Application Discussion (PAD)
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Circular 08 of 2022

Circular 08/2022 Training Registered Foresters Biodiversity and habitats
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Circular 07 of 2022

Circular 07 of 2022 KTG opening - 280322
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Circular 06 of 2022 Changes in Further Information Request policy Circular

Circular 06 of 2022 Changes in Further Information Request policy Circular
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Circular 05 of 2022 - Reconstitution of Woodland Scheme (Frost), Amended Documents

Circular 05 of 2022 - Reconstitution of Woodland Scheme (Frost), Amended Documents
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RCW Frost Scheme 2022 Scheme Document (Modified)
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Reconstitution of Woodland Scheme (Frost) 2022 - Form 1 (Modified)
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Circular 04 of 2022 – Pre-application Discussion (PAD)

Circular 04 of 2022 - Pre-application Discussion (PAD)
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PAD - Checklist
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PAD - Application Form
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Circular 03 of 2022 - Native Woodland Scheme and Planting Mixtures

Circular 03 of 2022 - Native Woodland Scheme and Planting Mixtures
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Circular 02 of 2022 Reconstitution of Woodland Scheme (Frost)

Circular 02 of 2022 Reconstitution of Woodland Scheme (Frost)
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Circular 01-2022 Pre-application Discussion (PAD) Pilot - Afforestation

Circular 01-2022 Pre-application Discussion (PAD) Pilot - Afforestation
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Pre-application Discussion (PAD) Application Form
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Pre-application Discussion (PAD) Checklist
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2021 Circulars

Circular 16 of 2021 NWS and Oak

Circular 16 of 2021 NWS and Oak
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Circular 15 of 2021 Forest Health – Trader Notice 2-2021

Circular 15 of 2021 Forest Health – Trader Notice 2-2021
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Trader Notice PP Auth 26-11-2021
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Circular 14 2021 Paying of Fees for Forestry Licence Applications

Circular 14/2021 Paying of Fees for Forestry Licence Applications
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Circular 13 2021 Financial Approvals

Circular 13 2021 Financial Approvals
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2021 2022 Form 1(a) 1(b) 1(c) Guidelines
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Circular 12 2021 Change of Eligibility RUS

Circular 12 2021 Change of Eligibility RUS
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Circular 11 2021 Horticulture and Plant Health Trader Notice 10 of 2021

Circular 11 2021 Horticulture and Plant Health Trader Notice 10 of 2021
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Trader Notice 10 of 2021 - Notification
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Circular 10 2021 Public Participation in Forestry Projects that Require Appropriate Assessment

Circular 10 2021 Public Participation in Forestry Projects that Require Appropriate Assessment
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Circular 09 2021 Phase 3 Forestry Licence Viewer

Circular 09 2021 Phase 3 Forestry Licence Viewer
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Circular 08 2021 Information required for Forestry Licence Application Completion

Circular 08 2021 Information required for Forestry Licence Application Completion
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Circular 07 2021 Woodland Creation on Public Lands Scheme

Circular 07 2021 Woodland Creation on Public Lands Scheme – May 2021
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Circular 06 of 2021 Extending Financial Approvals

Circular 06 of 2021 Extending Financial Approvals
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Circular 05 of 2021 Ash Dieback and Planning Permission

Circular 05 of 2021 Ash Dieback and Planning Permission
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Circular 04 of 2021 NWS Conservation

Circular 04 of 2021 NWS Conservation
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Circular 03 of 2021 NWS and Planting Mixtures

Circular 03 of 2021 NWS and Planting Mixtures
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Circular 02 of 2021 NWS and Oak

Circular 02 of 2021 NWS and Oak
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Circular 01 of 2021 Phase 2 Forestry Licence Viewer

Circular 01 of 2021 Phase 2 Forestry Licence Viewer
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Site Notice Felling 16122020
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Site Notice Afforestation 16122020
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Site Notice Roads 16122020
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TFL Guidance Notice 03122020
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2020 Circulars

Circular 22 of 2020 Phase 1 Forestry Licence Viewer

Circular 22 of 2020 Phase 1 Forestry Licence Viewer
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Circular 21 of 2020 NIS Request Letters

Circular 21 of 2020 NIS Request Letters
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Circular 20/2020 Update introduction New LPIS

Circular 20/2020 Update Introduction New LPIS
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Circular 19 of 2020 Online Only Afforestation Road Application and FLV

Circular 19 of 2020 Online Only Afforestation Road Application and FLV
Applications for Afforestation and Forest Road Licenses & the FLV
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Forestry Scheme Applicant Authorisation Form
Authorisation Form to allow Registered Forester(s) to act on behalf of a Forestry Scheme Applicant
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Circular 18 of 2020 Biodiversity Maps, Afforestation and Roads

Circular 18 of 2020 Biodiversity Maps, Afforestation and Roads
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Sample BioMap 27 October 2020
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Template Legend for Bio Map 12 November 2020
Biodiversity Map
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Circular 17 of 2020 Application submission Fees FLV

Circular 17 of 2020 Application submission Fees FLV
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Affor Site Notice
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Road Site Notice
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Felling Site Notice
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Circular 16 of 2020 Online Form 2 Application – forest Roads Scheme

Circular 16 of 2020 Online Form 2 Application – forest Roads Scheme
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Circular 15 of 2020 Applications for Financial Approval

Circular 15 of 2020 Applications for Financial Approval
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2020 2021 Form 1(a) 1(b) 1(c) Guidelines
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Circular 14 of 2020 NIS Revised Guidance and Template

Circular 14 of 2020 NIS Revised Guidance and Template
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NISs for Forestry Projects Guidance and Template August 2020
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NIS Template August 2020
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Circular 13 of 2020 AA Pre-Screening Report – Template for Applicants and Registered Foresters

AA Pre Screening Report Template August 2020
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Circular 13 of 2020 AA Pre-Screening Report - Template for Applications and Registered Foresters
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Template Legend for the Current Environment and Habitat Map August 2020
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Circular 12 of 2020 Ecology Project Plan

Circular 12 of 2020 Ecology Project Plan
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Circular 11 of 2020 Forestry Licences iNET

Circular 11 of 2020 Forestry Licences iNET
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Circular 10 of 2020 Oak Processionary Moth

Circular 10 of 2020 Oak Processionary Moth
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OPM info note 2020
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Trader Notice 4 of 2020 First Interception of Thaumetopoea Processionea
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Circular 09 of 2020 Inspection Standards for Grant-Aided Plantations Affected by Frost

Circular 09 of 2020 Inspection Standards for Grant-Aided Plantations Affected by Frost
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Circular 08 of 2020 Support for CCF

Circular 08 of 2020 Support for CCF
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Circular 07 of 2020 Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme (Ash Dieback)

Circular 07 of 2020 Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme (Ash Dieback)
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Circular 06 of 2020 Extending Financial Approvals

Circular 06 of 2020 Extending Financial Approvals
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Circular 05 of 2020 Forestry KTG opening 27 May

Circular 05 of 2020 Forestry KTG opening 27 May 2020
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Circular 04 of 2020 Template NIS

Circular 04 of 2020 Template NIS
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NIS Note & Template
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NIS Template for Forestry - 24 August 2020
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Circular 3 of 2020 Single Consent System 20 February 2020

Circular 3 of 2020 Single Consent System 20 February 2020
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Forest Entrances – Requirement for Mandatory Consultation 20 February 2020
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Form 1 Forest Road Scheme February 2020
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SI No 39 of 2020 – Forestry Amendment No 2 regs – Single Consent System
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Technical Standard – Design of Forest Entrances onto Public roads
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Circular 02 of 2020 Appropriate Assessment Procedures

Circular 02 of 2020 Appropriate Assessment Procedures
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Appropriate Assessment Procedure SOP 05 November 2019
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Habitat Table December 2019
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Species Table 30 January 2020
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Bird Foraging Table 06 January 2020
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Circular 01 of 2020 NWS and Oak

Circular 01 of 2020 NWS and Oak
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