Grant or payment · England
National Forest tree planting and habitat grants
Grants and advice to plant woodland from 0.25 ha up to landscape scale, and to manage woodland and farmland habitats.
- From
- National Forest Company
- How much
- Up to 100% of design, planning, planting and maintenance costs including agent fees (per Hedgelink); exact rates not on the NFC page.
- Who can apply
- Farmers, estates, communities and councils with land in the National Forest.
Only for land in the National Forest. The finder checks this for your farm.
What you’ll need
- Land in the National Forest (map on the site)
- From 0.25 ha
How to apply
- Use the Apply for a grant page
- Or the Get in touch page
The National Forest Company is a Defra-sponsored body, so this is public money. Older Changing Landscapes Scheme terms (100% plus 10-15 years management) may have changed.
Similar schemes
- Trees Outside Woodland Fund 2026/27 OpenThe Tree Council (with Defra) · Closes 31 October 2026Grants for trees and supporting items outside woodland, such as hedgerow trees, orchards and green spaces.
- Trees for your farm (agroforestry) OpenWoodland TrustFunded agroforestry with a farm visit and a tailored design for shelter, soil and water.
- England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) Open all yearForestry CommissionPays to plant new woodland, plus yearly maintenance and extra one-off payments for public benefits.
- MOREwoods Open all yearWoodland TrustSite visit, woodland design, trees and protection, and funding for new woodland of at least half a hectare.
- Northern Forest - Trees for Climate Open all yearNorthern Forest partnership (Woodland Trust, Community Forest Trust and four community forests)Up to full funding and free advice for woodland, wood pasture, agroforestry and trees outside woods across the Northern Forest.
- PA3 Woodland management plan 2026 Open all yearForestry Commission / RPAOne-off payment towards writing a 10-year woodland management plan that meets the UK Forestry Standard.
Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2. Always read the official page before you apply.