England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)
EWCO supports the establishment of new woodlands and is administered by the Forestry Commission, offering funding for woodland creation and additional payments for public benefits.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to £10,200 per hectare for woodland creation, plus up to £12,700 in additional payments
- Deadline
- 31 Mar 2027
- Region
- England
- Business type
- Public sector organisations
Plain English summary
This grant offers funding to landowners, land managers, and public bodies in England to create new woodlands. You can receive up to £10,200 per hectare for woodland creation, with additional payments of up to £12,700 available if your woodland provides community, nature recovery, or environmental benefits. The grant aims to combat climate change, enhance nature, improve water quality, and reduce flood risk.
Never miss similar funding opportunities
Get a free weekly email containing newly added grants and funding opportunities relevant to UK businesses.
Who this is best for
- Public sector organisations
- Organisations based in England
- Projects aligned with energy & sustainability
- Teams seeking funding around Up to £10,200 per hectare for woodland creation, plus up to £12,700 in additional payments
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Organisations based outside England
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- All landowners, land managers, and public bodies can apply if the land is entirely within England and under their management control for the agreement duration.
- The new woodland must be at least 1 hectare, made up of compartments no smaller than 0.1 hectare, and have a minimum width of 20 metres (10 metres for riparian buffers and shelterbelts).
Official source
Want funding opportunities like this delivered automatically?
Join Funding Radar UK's free weekly funding digest — built for UK small businesses, startups and SMEs.