Guidance

Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG) changes: operations note 66

This note provides information on changes implemented to the Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG) in December 2023 and how we will apply these to applications and existing agreements.

From:
Forestry Commission
Published
8 December 2023

Applies to England

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Woodland Creation Planning Grant changes: December 2023

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Operations note 66 includes details of the changes implemented to the WCPG in December 2023, including:

  • a stage 1 fixed payment increase from £1,000 to £1,500
  • the funding cap will increase from £30,000 to £30,500
  • there is a standardised cost option when applying for a Supplementary Payment for a natural environment survey
  • there is also a new Supplementary Payment option to assess the impacts of deer
  • the application form and Woodland Creation Design template have been combined
Published 8 December 2023

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