Description

The scheme supports the establishment of new woodlands that meet national and regional priorities. The grant is available on a competitive and regional basis, using scoring systems that select applications based on best fit with public benefit priorities.

Value

Grant values are dependant upon the nature of the woodland and project to be undertaken.

Eligibility

The application must include work to be done in the next planting season.

The freeholder must be in agreement with any application to plant the grant-aided trees on their land.

Additional Info

There are three elements that can be applied for:

woodland creation grants: contributes to the costs of establishing new woodlands that deliver benefits to the public
additional contributions: towards the costs of creating new woodland in certain situations such as location, and woodland uses
farm woodland payments: compensation for agricultural income lost when creating new woodland on agricultural land
The scheme is currently closed for new applications, but will be reopening in May 2008.

Website:    www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/i nfd-6dcegu
Contact:    Forestry Commission England
Address:    Great Eastern House
Tenison Road
Cambridge
CB1 2DU
Tel:    01223 346 004
Fax:    01223 460 699
Email:    enquiries@forestry.gsi.gov.uk