Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG)
Funding
Up to £30,500
Location
England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
This grant helps farmers and land managers in England plan new woodland creation. It covers the costs of preparing a woodland creation plan before you commit to planting. You can apply for up to £30,500 to fund planning work. The grant is rolling, so there is no fixed deadline to apply.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be planning new woodland creation
- Must be a farmer, land manager, or organisation in England
This grant is for farmers, land managers, and other organisations in England who want to create new woodland. You must be in the planning stage before planting begins. It is not for projects outside England or for woodland that has already been planted.
Regions
No published award history for Forestry Commission. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Forestry Commission
This scheme allows applicants to test different ways of slowing the spread of pests and diseases affecting trees in England. Grants are available for ash with ash dieback, diseased larch, spruce and sweet chestnut, oak with oak processionary moth, and restocking trees. Funding covers up to 80% of felling costs per m³ and up to 40% of infrastructure costs.
You apply through the Forestry Commission. The grant is rolling, so you can apply at any time. Contact the Forestry Commission directly to start your application.
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