The Forest Creation Grant supports landowners and tenants within or near the National Forest to create new woodland, enhance habitats, and deliver environmental, community, and economic benefits. Projects starting from 0.25 hectares are eligible. Funding uses standard-cost items linked to national tree-planting grants and prioritizes projects that restore nature, connect communities, and enhance enterprise. Applications are assessed on their contribution to these core ambitions and overall value for money.
Eligible applicants include individuals, landowning businesses, incorporated organisations, partnerships, community groups, public sector, non-profit, private sector, and local authorities with land inside or near the National Forest boundary. Applicants must demonstrate legal control of the land an
