Purpose
Woodland Planning Grant (WPG) contributes to the cost of producing a management plan, which is the foundation of sustainable woodland management. The plan identifies the existing value of the woodland (economic, environmental and social) and the owner’s objectives. From this, the plan then sets out how the woodland will be managed in the short and long term.Using the template provided, an approved plan will help owners to certify their woodland through the UK Woodland Assurance Standard. It also enables owners to access other sources of funding.
Eligibility and how to apply
For further information about eligibility, how to apply and available grant rates, please refer to EWGS2 WPG Guide and EWGS1 General Guide.
Application forms and guidance
EWGS2 WPG Application Form (52kb)
WPG application form
EWGS1 General Details Form (75kb)
General details application form
Plan Template (56kb)
A template to help you draft your plan
Template Guidance (222kb)
A guide to the help you fill in the template.
WPG Update Module (274kb)
Enables woodland owners with an existing WPG management plan to update their plan's programme of work.
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