Planting
Up to £10,200 per hectare
Some areas, such as England's Community Forests, the Northern Forest and the National Forest, also have local woodland creation partners with their own planting grants.
Quick facts
- Planting
- Up to £10,200 per hectare
- Wider benefits
- Up to £12,700 more per hectare
- Minimum area
- 1 hectare
- Design plan
- Up to £30,500 per project
- When
- Open all year
England Woodland Creation Grant
"The England Woodland Creation Grant ( EWCO ) provides funding to create new woodland on areas that are at least 1 hectare." "Grant value : up to £10,200 per hectare with an additional £12,700 per hectare if the woodland delivers wider benefits to society, nature recovery and the environment." It is open all year round.
Planning grant
"The Woodland Creation Planning Grant ( WCPG ) provides funding to prepare a Woodland Creation Design Plan that complies with the UK Forestry Standard." "Grant value : maximum £30,500 per project." The plan can then support a woodland creation application.
Tree health
"The Woodland Tree Health ( WTH ) grant pays you to restock or improve woodland after tree health problems." A tree health pilot also pays towards felling diseased ash, larch, spruce, sweet chestnut and oak.
Common questions
How much is the England Woodland Creation Grant?
Up to £10,200 per hectare, plus up to £12,700 per hectare more for wider benefits.
What is the minimum area?
At least 1 hectare of new woodland.
Is there help with planning the woodland?
Yes. The Woodland Creation Planning Grant pays up to £30,500 per project for a design plan.