Purpose
Woodland Improvement Grant (WIG) funds capital investment in woodlands, over an agreed period, to create, enhance and sustain an increase in the quantity and quality of public benefits delivered.
Main criteria
- Paid as one or more contributions to the standard costs over a five-year agreement period.
- Regional discretionary grant.
- Initial contribution rate is 50% or 80% of the agreed costs depending on the fund and region.
- Regional Forestry Frameworks (RFF) will focus WIG on projects and activities that meet National and Regional programmes and priorities.
Types of WIG funds:
- Woodland Biodiversity Action Plan (including a specific measure for Red squirrels)
- Woodland Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) Condition Improvement
- Woodland Public Access
There are also regionally specific grants that have been developed to meet priorities identified in the Regional Forestry Frameworks. To find out what is available in your region you should go to the regional pages or contact your local FC office.
Documentation
| Guidance | Forms required for WIG |
|---|---|
| EWGS1 General Guide (PDF 526kb) | EWGS1 General Details Form (PDF 72kb) |
| EWGS5 WIG Guide (PDF 672kb) | EWGS5 WIG Application Form (PDF 63kb) |
| EWGS5 WIG Calculator (Excel spreadsheet) | |
EWGS5 WIG Example (PDF 1.3MB) |
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EWGS8 Claim Form (PDF 59kb) EWGS9 Amendment Form (PDF 56kb) |
