Landowners and farmers across England are being offered greater financial incentives to plant and mange trees through the new England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO), which is now open to applications.
With £15.9 million available in its first year, the scheme will give greater recognition of the public and environmental benefits that woodlands bring, by providing additional incentives to ensure the right tree is planted in the right place, and for the right reason.
The scheme will support the creation of a range of woodland types and sizes, including:
- Along rivers to improve the water environment.
- Through natural colonisation where woodlands are created through natural processes by trees growing from seeds which fall and germinate there.
- Where their location and design will provide public benefits including greater access.
The grant can cover 100% of eligible standard capital costs of woodland creation, meaning costs are covered for buying and planting the trees, and then maintaining them for 10 years.
Interested parties can apply year-round.
How To Apply
Interested parties can apply year-round.
Applications are made online.
Application forms can be downloaded from the scheme website.
Useful Links
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
- Enquiries
England Woodland Creation Offer – EWCO
Forestry Commission
National Office, England
620 Bristol Business Park
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
Email: [email protected]