Grant or payment · England
Woodland Tree Health (WTH) grants 2026
Pays to replant woodland felled because of tree disease (Restoration) and to remove trees and rhododendron infected with Phytophthora (Improvement).
- From
- Forestry Commission / RPA
- How much
- Restoration caps per ha: native ancient woodland £6,000; other native £4,720; non-native ancient £3,000; other non-native £3,850. Improvement: set rates; woodland infrastructure 60% of actual cost.
- Who can apply
- Land managers with 5 years' management control (tenants 3+ years or landlord signature).
- Opens
- 5 January 2026
What you’ll need
- Woodland at least 0.5 ha, 20 m wide; affected area at least 0.1 ha
- Proof of infection (Statutory Plant Health Notice or FC/APHA confirmation)
- Felling licence if needed
- Application form, annex, annotated map
- Accountant's statement if over £50,000
How to apply
- Register on Rural Payments
- Email or post form and annex to RPA
- Woodland officer site assessment
- 3 years to finish work
Open all year from 5 January 2026; not competitive - approved if eligible and budget remains. Guide updated 14 July 2026.
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Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2. Always read the official page before you apply.