Creating Woodlands
The National Forest Company's offers a range of unique funding schemes designed to encourage tree planting and the creation of wildlife habitats within the Forest's 200 square miles.
The Changing Landscapes Scheme (one hectare and above)
The Changing Landscapes Scheme (CLS ) is a new and exciting forest creation mechanism and applies to land covering one hectare (2.47 acres) and above. There is no upper limit.
- Read more: Changing Landscapes Scheme
500 – 2000 Trees Scheme (less than one hectare)
If you have land that falls within the 200 square miles of The National Forest, and is less than one hectare (2.47 acres) in size, the 500 – 2000 trees scheme could help you create your own small woodland.
- Read more: 500 – 2000 Trees Scheme
One Acre Woods Scheme (up to one acre)
There is plenty of potential to plant more small woodlands in the Forest. The One Acre Woods Scheme is for landowners of all types to create up to one hundred one acre woodlands within The National Forest.
- Read more: One Acre Woods Scheme
Programme Development Fund (smaller projects)
Owners and managers of key strategic sites, organisations, charities, local authorities, companies or individuals within the Forest area can apply for a range of funds for projects that directly benefit The National Forest. Funding is available for: site development; access and conservation (e.g orchards and hedgerows), heritage, communities, partnerships and management.
- Read more: Programme Development Fund
Further information:
- 1 hectare = 2.47 acres
- 1 acre = 0.4 hectares
18 Dec 2008
The National Forest Wood Fair - Showing Good Growth
Organisers of the National Forest Wood Fair are keen to make contact with woodworkers and craftspeople who love wood, with a view to attending this, the only wood fair in the Midlands.
09 Dec 2008
Create Your Own Small Woodland - With Free Trees
The National Forest Company can help landowners create their own small woodland, their own bit of The National Forest, for free!
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07 Jan 2009
Second Half Activities Enrolment Day
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
Second Half Activities Enrolment Day is the perfect opportunity to come along and see what is on offer for the over 50's; there are a variety of classes available where you can learn new skills or develop ones that you already have. ESBC Residents £15.00
10 Jan 2009
Coalville, Leicestershire
An exhibition celebrating Leicestershire's close association with the horse.
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