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Creating Woodlands

The National Forest Company 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)

Changing Landscape Scheme graphic

If you have a site of over 1 hectare (2.5 acres) in The National Forest where you would consider creating woodland with other nature conservation areas, CLS will interest you. Applications to the CLS are invited between January and March 2011.


Freewoods Scheme (less than one hectare)

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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 Freewoods Scheme could help you design and create your own small woodland. Applications to Freewoods are accepted all year round.


Programme Development Fund (smaller projects)

Hedge Laying with branches

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.


Key to measurements:

  • 1 hectare = 2.47 acres
  • 1 acre = 0.4 hectares

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01 Sep 2010

New Site Key to Success of National Forest Wood Fair

A new site surrounded with trees and opening to a commanding view of the surrounding National Forest proved a perfect setting for the sixth National Forest Wood Fair on Bank Holiday Monday.

31 Aug 2010

Fox and Rabbit Kick off The National Forest Fun Run

Gabriel Fox and Moira Rabbit, the Forest Dwellers from Conkers, will be on the starting line for the National Forest Family Fun Run on Sunday September 19.

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05 Sep 2010

Donington le Heath Manor House

Coalville, Leicestershire

See how people lived in Medieval, Tudor and Stuart times in this 13th Century house. Enjoy the 17th Century garden, tearoom and woodland walks. events for all ages include re-enactment, hands-on activities and exhibitions on Leicestershire's history.

10 Sep 2010

Donington le Heath Manor House

Coalville, Leicestershire

See how people lived in Medieval, Tudor and Stuart times in this 13th Century house. Enjoy the 17th Century garden, tearoom and woodland walks. events for all ages include re-enactment, hands-on activities and exhibitions on Leicestershire's history.

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