Grant or payment · England, Wales
I Dig Trees
Free tree and hedge packs, with protection if needed, for community planting.
- From
- The Conservation Volunteers (TCV)
- How much
- Free packs.
- Who can apply
- Community groups; not confirmed for private farms.
How to apply
- See TCV's I Dig Trees page
Unclear whether a farm can apply on its own.
Similar schemes
- 'Making wood work for Wales' capital grant (forestry and timber) OpenWelsh Government40% capital grant for tree nurseries, forestry contractors, timber harvesting and processing businesses and private forest owners to buy equipment and bring woodland into management.
- 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.
- Woodland Creation Grant (SFS Optional and non-SFS windows) OpenWelsh Government / Rural Payments Wales · Closes 20 November 2026Pays for planting, fencing and gates for new woodland of 0.25 ha or more that has a Welsh Government-approved Woodland Creation Plan, plus 12 years of maintenance and premium payments.
- Woodland Creation Planning Scheme OpenWelsh Government / Rural Payments Wales · Closes 31 December 2026Grant towards a Registered Woodland Planner drawing up a UK Forestry Standard woodland creation plan, needed before applying for the Woodland Creation Grant.
- England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) Open all yearForestry CommissionPays to plant new woodland, plus yearly maintenance and extra one-off payments for public benefits.
Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1. Always read the official page before you apply.