UKUnited Kingdom·England·Grant

Trees, woodlands and forestry - Woodland Creation Planning Grant

Administered by Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs / Forestry Commission - Nature for Climate Fund

LandownersLand managersPublic bodiesForestry

About this grant

Offers funding of up to £30,500 for the production of a UKFS-compliant woodland creation design plan.

Key facts

Funding amount£1,500 – £30,500 (non-repayable)

Deadline31 Mar 2027

Grant typePlanning grant

Funding typeGrant

CountryUnited Kingdom

RegionEngland

Funding bodyDepartment for Environment Food and Rural Affairs / Forestry Commission - Nature for Climate Fund

IndustriesForestry, Woodland creation, Environmental

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

Landowners, land managers and public bodies (other than Forestry England) can apply
Must plan to create woodland that is located in England
Minimum of 5 hectares or more in total size
Minimum width of 20 metres

What the funding covers

£1,500 for Stage 1 desk-based exercise
£150 per hectare for Stage 2 (minus the £1,500 from Stage 1)
Supplementary payments for specialist survey work if needed
Total funding capped at £30,500 per project

How to apply

1Complete and return application form by email to WCPG@forestrycommission.gov.uk

Application tips

Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs / Forestry Commission - Nature for Climate Fund website before applying.

FUNDING AMOUNT£1,500 – £30,500Non-repayable grant

DEADLINE31 Mar 2027

GRANT TYPEPlanning grant

COUNTRYUKUnited Kingdom

REGIONEngland

INDUSTRIES

Forestry Woodland creation Environmental

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