Trees, woodlands and forestry - Woodland Creation Planning Grant
The Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG) offers funding of up to £30,500 for the production of a UKFS-compliant woodland creation design plan.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to £30,500
- Deadline
- 31 Mar 2027
- Region
- England
- Business type
- Small businesses & SMEs
Plain English summary
This grant provides up to £30,500 for landowners and land managers in England to create a woodland design plan. It covers initial desk-based assessments and detailed design planning, with additional payments for specialist surveys if needed. The grant supports the development of UK Forestry Standard-compliant plans, taking into account environmental factors and stakeholder input.
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Who this is best for
- Small businesses & SMEs
- Organisations based in England
- Projects aligned with agriculture & rural
- Teams seeking funding around Up to £30,500
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Organisations based outside England
- Large enterprises above SME thresholds
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- Landowners, land managers, and public bodies (excluding Forestry England, Crown bodies, and NDPBs) can apply to support the design of new woodland in England.
- Proposed woodlands must be a minimum of 5 hectares, with individual blocks at least 0.5 hectares and 20 meters wide.
- Applicants must not have already applied for other woodland grants for the same site.
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