Introduction
This EWGS grant for new woodland has three elements that can be applied for, depending on the eligibility of both site and applicant:
- Woodland Creation Grant (WCG)
This is the main grant that contributes to the costs of establishing new woodland. - Additional Contributions (AC)
ACs increase the contribution towards the cost of establishing new woodlands that deliver specific priorities. - Farm Woodland Payments (FWP)
These are compensation payments for agricultural income forgone when creating new woodlands on agricultural land.
Summary of Grant Payment:
|
Grant |
Broadleaf Rate (per hectare) |
Conifer Rate (per hectare) |
|
New woodland delivering key priorities |
£4,800 (£2,800 WCG + £2,000 AC) |
£4,200 (£2,200 WCG + £2,000 AC) |
|
New woodland delivering other priorities |
£3,800 (£2,800 WCG + £1,000 AC) |
£3,200 (£2,200 WCG + £1,000 AC) |
|
New woodlands meeting UKFS and delivering public benefits |
£2,800 WCG |
£2,200 WCG |
|
Special broadleaf rate Supporting low density planting where that meets objectives* |
£1700 WCG |
N/A |
* provided the total grant contribution does not exceed 80% of the cost.
Eligibility and how to apply
Every application must include and be eligible for the Woodland Creation Grant element. The application may also qualify for Additional Contributions and Farm Woodland Payments depending on whether the land, land use or ownership meets the relevant criteria.
You can apply online using our webforms service or by printing and completing the application form below.
For further information about WCG, eligbility and how to apply please refer to the EWGS 7 WCG Guidance .
Application forms and guidance:
EWGS7 WCG Guidance (833kb)
WCG applicant guidance
EWGS7 WCG Form (69kb)
WCG application form
EWGS7 WCG example (381kb)
Example of a WCG application
EWGS1 General Guide (155kb)
General EWGS guidance
EWGS1 General Details Form (75kb)
General details application form
Woodland Creation Grant Template (17k)
Use this form to apply for the Woodland Creation Grant
Woodland Creation Grant Template for webform applications (17k)
Use this form to apply for the Woodland Creation Grant via webforms
Supplementary Notice of Operations in a SSSI (178kb)
For work in a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) only. Submit this form to us together with your grant application in order to apply for Natural England's consent for the work.
Additional sources of funding
In addition to EWGS, there are other funding sources:
- Environmental Stewardship (managed by Natural England) provides grants for environmental management, including woodland. For further guidance, please see
Funding for Farm Woodlands in England (183kb). - Funding for aspects of economic and social investment for forestry purposes (e.g. machinery) is available via Defra http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/funding-sources
There are a variety of other funding sources available for woodland creation and management. The Royal Forestry Society has produced a guide called Grants for Trees that lists over 50 funding sources.
Alternative publications
If you need any of our publications in large print or in another language please contact The Diversity Team. Tel: 0131 314 6575, Email: diversity@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
