Forestry Commission

Woodland Creation Planning Grant

Up to £30,500Closes 31 Mar 2030 (1235 days)England

Funds the desk-based and design work needed to produce a UK Forestry Standard-compliant woodland creation design plan. Suits landowners, land managers and public bodies planning new woodland in England.

What it pays for

  • Farming and land

Conditions to know about

Woodland must be located in England and at least 5 hectares in total. Crown bodies and NDPBs are not eligible. Forestry England cannot apply. Not available if already applied for Countryside Stewardship, Woodland Carbon Fund, HS2 Woodland Fund or an EIA enquiry on that site. Stage 2 pays £150 per hectare less stage 1 amount.

How to apply

Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.

Go to the funder’s page

Check if you can apply

Is each of these true for your business?

The business is based in England
The funder’s wording
You must plan to create woodland that is: located in England
You are a company or partnership, a sole trader, a charity or a public sector body
The funder’s wording
Landowners, land managers and public bodies can apply.

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Source: GOV.UK Find a Grant. Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Read from the funder’s page by AI, with each key fact checked against the page text.

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Listed under Farming and land, England

Similar grants

Forestry Commission (Defra Trees Programme)

England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)

Funding to help landowners and land managers create new woodland in England, with payments per hectare plus additional payments for community, nature recovery or environmental benefits.

Amount varies

Closes 31 Mar 2030

England