Woodland Creation Planning Gran

Application Components: Application form, site context map, Woodland Creation Design Plan Template, supporting documents and maps

Application Platform: Application form submitted via email to Forestry Commission

Assessment Criteria: Feasibility of woodland creation, compliance with UK Forestry Standard, quality of design plan, environmental and stakeholder considerations

Decision Process: Written decision typically provided within 15 working days of application submission

Decision Risks: Applications may take longer if involving sensitive locations or untested tree species

Eligible Research Costs: Site analysis, mapping, surveys, preparation of woodland creation design plan, specialist survey work (where required)

Eligible Training Costs: Not specified

Environmental & EDI Requirements: Must consider biodiversity, landscape, water, historic environment, and stakeholder engagement in design

Funding Structure: Two-stage funding model: Stage 1 (feasibility) followed by Stage 2 (detailed design), with optional supplementary payments for specialist surveys

Future Funding (Subject to Stage Gate): Stage 2 funding: £150 per hectare (minus £1,500 already paid), subject to successful Stage 1 outcome

Governance Requirements: Woodland design must comply with the UK Forestry Standard and relevant environmental considerations

important notes: Minimum project size is 5 hectares; funding capped at £30,500; applications accepted year-round; stage 2 funding dependent on successful stage 1 assessment

Ineligible Applicants: Crown bodies and Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs)

Ineligible Costs: Not explicitly stated; funding excludes work already required under existing obligations

Initial Research Grant: £1,500 (Stage 1 – desk-based feasibility and site assessment)

Intent to Apply Deadline: Not specified

Key Organisational Requirements: Applicants must plan woodland creation in England with a minimum size of 5 hectares; landowner consent required if applicant does not own the land

Monitoring Requirements: Submission and approval of Woodland Creation Design Plan and supporting documentation

Project Start Date: After signed agreement is in place

Renewal Structure: Not specified

Training Grant: Not specified