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Introduction to Grants and Licences

Grants

Felling Licences


  • Each country has a separate grant scheme
    offering a range of grants for woodland creation, woodland management and other related activities. 
  • Click on the country links on the right-hand map 
    for more details.
       
  • Find out about the rules governing felling and how to apply for a felling licence.
  • Follow the left-hand Grants and Licences link for further information. 
 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

 Public Registers

  • Forestry projects which may have a significant
    effect on the environment are governed by the
    EIA regulations. 
  • Follow the left-hand Grants and Licences link
    for full details. 
  • Grant scheme and felling applications to the
    Forestry Commission are listed to allow interested parties to submit comments. 
  • EIA decisions are also displayed on a separate register.
Land Information Search (LIS)

Citizen's Charter

  • Use the Land Information Search tool to find
    out if there are any features on your property
    that you may have to take into account when making a grant or felling application.
  • When we process your application or claim for grant, we aim to do so within certain timescales. 
Our work with the European Union

Complaints and Appeals

  • Funding available from the EU, supporting
    agriculture and forestry.
  • Finally, if you are unhappy with the way
    we have handled your application or any other aspect of our interaction with you;
    we have procedures.