Spruce Site Assessment (SSA)
UK Government · England
The Spruce Site Assessment grant supports landowners in evaluating the condition and volume of spruce trees and planning for felling and restocking in designated removal areas.
Overview
The Spruce Site Assessment grant supports landowners in evaluating the condition and volume of spruce trees and planning for felling and restocking in designated removal areas.
Grant details
Application Platform: Forestry Commission application process
Funding Structure: Fixed payment of £2,000
important notes: Surveys must be completed and funding claimed by 31 March 2026; grant supports assessment only, not tree removal; helps identify further funding for felling and restocking
Key Organisational Requirements: Must own spruce trees within the Ips typographus proactive spruce removal area
Objectives: To reduce the risk of Ips typographus outbreaks by encouraging assessment and removal planning of susceptible spruce trees
Quick facts
- Status
- Closed
- Closing date
- 31 Mar 2026
- Funding amount
- Amount not specified
- Funding type
- Grant
- Audience
- Open to All
- Industry
- Creative & Cultural, Agriculture & Forestry