CONDITIONS
OF SCHEME
● The applicant must own the land
where the wood is to be created, or have
the written agreement of the owner.
● The land must be in The National Forest.
● The land must be a minimum of 0.25
hectares but less than one hectare.
● The land affected cannot be under
an exisiting environmental stewardship
scheme or be a condition of
planning permission.
● The planting must be completed by
March 20th each year.
● Different woodland types can be
used to form a single scheme and
scheme design is not confined to the
woodland types listed.
● An appointed agent designs,
applies to the NFC, implements and
completes the works through to
completion in Year 3.
● Applicants agree to ongoing
maintenance of the woodland.
● The land must be suitable for
tree planting.
FURTHER
INFORMATION
For more information and details on how to apply for this scheme
please contact the National Forest Company on 01283 551211
or email [email protected]
What if you want to create a bigger woodland?
CLS: The Changing Landscapes Scheme is The National Forest's principal
woodland creation grant scheme and applies to areas greater than 1 hectare.
Detailed guidance notes are available on request and may be found at
www.nationalforest.org/woodlandcreation
The National Forest Company
Bath Yard, Moira, Swadlincote,
Derbyshire DE12 6BA
T: 01283 551211
F: 01283 552844
E: [email protected]
W: www.nationalforest.org
Photographs courtesy of Gordon Hudson,
Lesley Hextall, Christopher Beech and the
National Forest Company library.
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Freewoods
Creating small areas of new woodland for FREE
'If you have land in The National
Forest where you would
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Creating small areas of new woodland for FREE
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THE PROCESS - IT’S SO EASY
CHOOSE - YOUR WOOD
Wildlife Wood
Every step of the
process is free to the landowner.
Submission
Woodland Agent designs a scheme around
landowner’s aspirations and suitability of the
site using the woodland types listed opposite
to guide the process.
Agent submits application form, design map
and planting specification to the National Forest
Company (NFC) for approval.
➜
Authorisation
NFC approve scheme or makes
recommendations for improvements.
➜
Implementation
Agent instructs and contract manages
implementation and establishment of new
woodland to Year 3, covering all of the costs.
➜
Completion
NFC inspect in Year 3, close agreement with agent
subject to woodland being in suitable condition, and
provide landowner with guidance and advice for the
woodland’s future care and maintenance.
Pictured below Sence Valley.
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Woodland to create attractive new habitat
for wildlife. (image 2)
Benefits: Amenity value and wildlife gain,
notably invertebrates, mammals and birds.
Firewood Wood
Woodland to supply firewood for heat. (image 3)
Benefits: Reduces domestic heating bills & fossil
fuel reliance. Carbon neutral & sustainable.
Shelterbelt Wood
Woodland to provide shelter to buildings,
paddocks and fields.
Benefits: Shelter for homestead
livestock or soils.
3
Connection Wood
Woodland for links to other woods or
nature conservation habitats.
Benefits: Wildlife improvement by
species expanding their range.
Roadside Wood
Woodland designed for roadsides.
Benefits: Privacy, screening &
noise reduction.
Colour Wood
Woodland for seasonal colour throughout
the year. (image 1 & 4)
Benefits: Landscape enhancement
& enjoyment.
Wet Woodland
Woodland for wetter ground. (image 5)
Benefits: Making unproductive
areas resourceful.
4
Sporting Wood
Woodland for small scale bird rearing
or recreation.
Benefits: Farm diversification &
recreation/amenity provision.
TURN OVER CONDITIONS &
CONTACT DETAILS
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