Form

Natural colonisation site assessment: England Woodland Creation Offer

Complete this form when using the natural colonisation method to create woodland under the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO).

• From: Forestry Commission
• Published: 8 June 2021
• Last updated: 9 January 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Guidance on completing the natural colonisation site assessment for your EWCO application

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EWCO: Natural colonisation initial site assessment form

Ref: v1.2

PDF, 525 KB, 7 pages

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Details

You will need to complete this form when applying for EWCO, if you use the natural colonisation method to create new woodland.

Read the guidance on completing the natural colonisation site assessment for your EWCO application to find out more.

You need to complete one form for each individual area you intend to use natural colonisation as a method of woodland creation.

This supplementary form will be part of your EWCO application.

Published 8 June 2021

Last updated 9 January 2026 + show all updates

1. 9 January 2026

   Added v.1.2 of the Natural Colonisation Initial Site Assessment Form. Form updated to improve accessibility.

2. 8 June 2021

   First published.