Choose the right grant for you
Government tree planting grants offer an average of £19,000 per hectare for planting and establishment helping cover the costs so you can see the benefits without carrying all the risk. The amount you receive will depend on the specifics of your grant application.
There are two main funding routes: the England Woodland Creation Offer and Regional Woodland Creation Grants.
Government-backed grants, funded for the long term, so you can plan with confidence.
Not sure what tree planting is right for your land? Receive free, expert guidance to get practical advice before you apply.
The England Woodland Creation Offer
The Forestry Commission’s England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) offers up to £10,200 per hectare for planting and maintenance, plus up to an additional £12,700 per hectare in stackable payments for projects delivering wider public, social, and environmental benefits. EWCO also provides annual payments of £400 per hectare for 15 years to support establishment. Forestry Commission advisors will help you put together a plan that works for you.
Regional Woodland Creation Grants
If your land is in an eligible catchment area, you can apply through a Regional Woodland Creation Grant provider. Partners such as England’s Community Forests, or The Northern Forest offer full funding for planting and establishment in many cases, with some providing upfront payments to reduce the financial pressure at the start. These schemes also offer tailored advice and one-to-one support to help design woodland that fits around your farm business and works for your land.
Receive free, expert guidance
Whichever tree planting grant you choose, local expert advisors are on-hand to offer free bespoke guidance to help you through the entire process.
England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO): use the Forestry Commission enquiry form. It takes just 5 minutes to complete, and your local woodland creation team will contact you to provide advice on grant options, technical guidance, and help develop your planting plans.
Regional Woodland Creation Grants: visit our regional woodland creation grants page to contact your local woodland creation partner, who can provide tailored support to design a project that works for your land and business.
Now the grants are truly flexible and there is help and advice that can be accessed with a simple email
Ally Hunter Blair, Arable Tenant Farmer, Hertfordshire