Tree planting

Why plant trees?

Planting trees helps to:

• reduce flooding, improve air, water and soil quality, sequester carbon, and increase biodiversity
• increase yield on farms through providing cover for grazing animals or new tree crops on less productive land
• introduce farm diversification opportunities or new finance models such as woodland carbon credits or units for biodiversity net gain
• improve our landscape, create a sense of place, and provide green spaces for local communities and visitors to enjoy

Available advice 

We offer free and impartial advice on how trees can be included on any landholding of any size, large or small, within the National Forest. We are a friendly and supportive team with expert advisors that can provide personal support and flexibility to adapt to your business or community need.

Apply for funding

Our grant schemes are straightforward and offer funding of up to 100% to cover design, planning, implementation and maintenenace costs (including agent fees).

Activities we fund include:

• new woodlands from as little as 0.25 hectares up to landscape scale projects
• silvopastoral agroforestry e.g. planting lines, scattered or clumps of trees to provide grazing wood pasture
• silvoarable agroforestry e.g. integrating trees in arable or horticultural systems
• creation and management of other forest habitats such as meadows, wetlands, ponds, hedgerows and parkland trees
• other necessary infrastructure such as access routes, tracks and roads
• community engagement and public access, including paths, seating and signage

We will help find the right grant for you.

If you're not sure yet whether you can apply for our grants or are simply looking for some advice, then feel free to get in touch.