Grant or payment · Wales
The Woodland Investment Grant (TWIG)
Grants for creating and improving woodlands that could join the National Forest for Wales.
- From
- National Lottery Heritage Fund with the Welsh Government (National Forest for Wales)
- How much
- Previously £10,000 to £250,000.
- Who can apply
- Landowners and those with full management control of land in Wales.
How to apply
- Closed: no new round announced
The Heritage Fund says the programme 'is now closed' (page revised 27 April 2026); gov.wales Forestry grants page (31 March 2026) describes TWIG in the past tense. Included so users know it is not available; no reopening announced as of 30 October 2026.
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.
- 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.
- Free woodland creation pre-application advice Open all yearNatural Resources WalesFree check from NRW on whether your land is suitable for new woodland before you apply for planning or planting grants.
- Glastir Woodland Creation legacy payments Open all yearWelsh Government / Rural Payments WalesAnnual maintenance and premium payments that continue for woodland planted under existing Glastir Woodland Creation contracts.
- MOREwoods Open all yearWoodland TrustSite visit, woodland design, trees and protection, and funding for new woodland of at least half a hectare.
Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2. Always read the official page before you apply.