Forestry Commission
English Woodland Grant Scheme
The English Woodland Grant Scheme was introduced in England in mid July 2005, replacing the existing Woodland Grant Scheme, and is aimed at providing funds for the creation of new woodlands and the management of existing woods across the countryside. Similar schemes are available in Scotland and Wales. Subject to a scoring system where various criteria such as size, wildlife, landscape and public benefit are assessed. The woodland creation grant pays £1800 per hectare plus substantial extra funding for woodlands in regional 'Priority Areas', woodlands close to populated areas, and also for allowing public access. The woodland regeneration grant assists with costs for either re-planting or supporting natural regeneration within existing woodlands. Further grants are also available for woodland improvement operations and specific assessment and management projects.
Farm Woodland Payments Scheme
The Farm Woodland Payment scheme replaces the Farm Woodland Premium Scheme and provides compensatory payment for the conversion of agricultural land to new woodland. Payments are on an annual basis for 10 to 15 years depending on the type of woodland planted and the nature of the land converted, and are subject to acceptance under the woodland creation scheme.
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