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Forest Creation Grant

The National Forest Company, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Closing in 206 days

Funding

£1,500 – £1,000,000

Location

National (UK-wide)

Applications

Open until 1 February 2027

Overview

This grant helps landowners and tenants plant trees and create woodland. It covers projects within the National Forest area or close to its boundary. Funding ranges from £1,500 to £1,000,000. The grant pays for standard tree-planting costs, using rates linked to national agri-environment schemes. Projects should deliver environmental, community, or economic benefits. The deadline to apply is 1 February 2027.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Land must be within or close to the National Forest boundary
  • Projects must deliver environmental, community, or economic benefits
  • Costs based on standard rates linked to national tree-planting and agri-environment grants
Who is this for?

This grant is for landowners and tenants with land in or near the National Forest area. It suits farmers, rural landowners, and estate managers looking to plant trees or create woodland. It is not for projects outside the National Forest boundary.

Sectors

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

Regions

National (UK-wide)
Full details from The National Forest Company, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Supports landowners and tenants within the National Forest or close to the boundary to create woodland, enhance habitats and deliver environmental, community and economic benefits through tree planting and forest creation projects. The grant uses standard-cost items with rates linked to nationally available tree-planting and agri-environment grants.

How to apply

Apply through the National Forest Company. Contact them to discuss your project before submitting a full application. No two-stage process is mentioned in the available information.

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Last updated: 10 July 2026