English Woodland Grant Scheme

Aims:

New Tree Plantation The aim of the EWGS is to generate the greatest benefits by creating woodlands:

Near to where people live, particularly in the urban fringe
For access, recreation and sport
Appropriately designed for wildlife, particularly where they can act as protective buffers and link important woodland habitats and other associated natural areas
Designed to enhance the landscape
To restore former industrial land

This grant has three elements that can be applied for depending on the eligibility of the site and the applicant.

Woodland Creation Grant (WCG) - Contributes to the costs of establishing new woodlands that deliver benefits to the public
Additional Contributions (AC) - Extra contribution towards the costs of creating new woodland in certain situations such as location and woodland uses (e.g. as public access)
Farm Woodland Payments (FWP) - Compensation for agricultural income lost when creating new woodland on agricultural land

The application procedure is competitive and is based on a point scoring scheme, which varies from region to region. Oakbank can guide you through this application procedure, but it is important that you act quickly. The deadline for applications for the winter 2008-2009 planting season is 30th Spetember 2008.

For more information contact Tim or Ian at Oakbank on 01480 890686.