Guidance

Woodland creation grant manual 2017: Countryside Stewardship

Use this document to understand the requirements for a 2017 woodland creation grant agreement.

• From: Forestry Commission, Rural Payments Agency and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 7 December 2016
• Last updated: 6 March 2017 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 20 January 2025

This grant has now closed.

Applies to England

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Countryside Stewardship: woodland creation grant manual 2017

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Details

The woodland creation grant is a standalone capital grant under Countryside Stewardship. Farmers and other land managers could apply for a 2 year works programme to plant and protect young trees. Subject to eligibility, a supporting maintenance grant of £200 per hectare for 10 years may also be available.

The woodland creation grant closed for applications on 1 March 2017.

This manual provides information about the woodland creation grant and agreement conditions.

See the main Countryside Stewardship page for more information about the scheme.

Published 7 December 2016

Last updated 6 March 2017 + show all updates

1. 6 March 2017

   Section 3.1.2 'Funding for Woodland Maintenance (through Higher Tier agreements submission window)' amended.

2. 8 December 2016

   Updated manual with revised terms and conditions.

3. 7 December 2016

   First published.