This is a new scheme that will be launched in 2005 funding the planting of new woodland and the regeneration of old woods.

What does the Grant Support?

Details of the scheme have not yet been finalised and the scheme is not yet open for applications.
It replaces the old woodland grant scheme,

In the interim there are Woodland Planning and Woodland Assessments Grants

for forming Woodland Management Plans and for undertaking necessary Woodland Assessments, to ensure any proposed management is sympathetic to the special values of the woodland. These are available now to allow woodland owners to be fully prepared to take advantage of the EWGS when it is launched. The planning and assessment work can be carried out this year ready for grant payment after the launch.

Another interim grant is the Woodland Regeneration Grant to support the replanting of trees after felling. This is being made available until the new EWGS grant scheme is opened.

Who is eligible to apply?

Private landowners.

Forestry Commission (England)
Great Eastern House, Tenison Road, Cambridge CB12DU
Tel: 01223 314546
Fax: 01223 460699
Website: www.forestry.gov.uk/planting