Woodland Partnership (Forestry England)

The Woodland Partnership Grant

Opening date: 31 March 2022, 11:00pm

Closing date: 30 March 2024, 11:00pm

The Forestry England Woodland Partnership offers long-term rental income to farmers, landowners and public bodies in return for a minimum 50-hectare lease. The partnership offer has attracted a high number of applicants interested in the chance to diversify their farming or landowning businesses and receive guaranteed, regular payments by leasing areas of land for Forestry England to create and manage new woodland.

Forestry England is encouraging anyone interested in the partnership scheme to apply at a time that suits them and will regularly assess applications throughout the year.

As part of the Nature for Climate Fund to support the government’s tree planting commitment, the Forestry England Woodland Partnership aims to create at least 2,000 hectares of predominantly broadleaf woodland over the next five years.

Location: England

Who can apply: Public Sector, Private Sector, Non-profit

How much can you get: From £100 to £300 per hectare per year

TOP TIPS FOR APPLICANTS

Here are some useful tips for completing an application:

Sell your idea

Explain really clearly what your project does and how it will benefit the economy. Show what the funding will mean to the success of your project. If you can show that your project is good value for money, and that you’re planning to use the grant money to improve your project, you’re more likely to get the grant.

Do the market research

You have to show that there is real demand for what you want to do, or you’re unlikely to get a grant.

Be prepared

You will need to keep detailed records about your project, because you’ll have to provide proof (including detailed quotes) of how much the various elements of your project will cost.

For more information, and to apply CLICK HERE

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