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.
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.
A regional competitive scoring system is used to select applications that best deliver priorities. The minimum score necessary for most 2011 applications is 10 points, with the exception of East of England where the minimum score is 3 points.
For further information about WCG, eligbility and how to apply please refer to the EWGS 7 WCG Guidance . For information about regional scoring and additional contributions please refer to the relevant regional guidance, available to download below.
Application forms and guidance
EWGS7 WCG Guidance (713kb)
WCG applicant guidance
EWGS7 WCG Form (67kb)
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
Regional score forms and guidance
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Guidance |
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