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The EWCO Fast Track Explained

The EWCO Fast Track helps landowners quickly turn underused land into productive woodlands with faster approvals and up to £12,700 per hectare in funding.

The UK Forestry Standard (UKFS): Your Guide to Creating Woodlands

This guide provides practical tips for landowners to ensure their woodland projects follow the guidelines of the UK Forestry Standard.

Your Comprehensive Guide to England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)

Explore the enhanced England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO), now with increased payments of up to £11,600 per hectare to support woodland creation.

How to Apply for Woodland Grants: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-step guide to applying for woodland creation grants, covering registration with the Rural Payments Agency, gathering required documents, completing the application, and what to expect after submission.

Countryside Stewardship Schemes for Woodland Creation

Overview of Countryside Stewardship grants for woodland creation, comparing Mid Tier and Higher Tier schemes, eligibility, and payment rates for supporting biodiversity and land management.

Navigating Government Grants: England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)

Overview of the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO), covering eligibility, funding for environmental benefits like biodiversity and water management, and a detailed application process.

Introduction to Woodland Creation Funding in England

Overview of funding options for woodland creation in England, including EWCO, SFI, WCaG, and private carbon markets.

Woodland Zoning: Organising Space for Productivity and Conservation

An overview of designing woodlands with dedicated zones for conservation, timber production, and recreation, ensuring a balance between productivity and environmental sustainability.

Selecting the Right Location for Your Woodland

Tips for choosing the ideal location for woodland creation by assessing landscape features, avoiding ecological conflicts, and integrating woodlands with agricultural and recreational land uses.

Setting Goals: Deciding on Woodland Objectives

A guide to setting clear goals for woodland creation, aligning objectives with grants and policies, and balancing short-term gains with long-term benefits for a sustainable project.

Understanding Your Land: Assessing the Site for Woodland Creation

Learn how to assess your land for woodland creation by examining soil, terrain, climate, and existing biodiversity to ensure a thriving and sustainable woodland.

Building Woodlands for Wildlife Corridors: Enhancing Habitat Connectivity

Strategic planting and sustainable management in woodland creation enhances wildlife corridors by connecting fragmented habitats, and supporting species movement and biodiversity.

Restoring Natural Heritage: The Role of Woodlands in Reviving England's Historical Landscape

Woodland creation helps restore England's natural heritage by reviving historical landscapes and ancient woodlands, enhancing biodiversity and reconnecting with cultural identity.

Agroforestry and Integrated Land Management: A New Approach to Woodland Creation

Agroforestry is a practice that integrates trees into agricultural land, enhancing biodiversity, soil health, and water quality. Programmes such as the England Woodland Creation Offer provide financial incentives.

Economic and Societal Benefits of Woodland Creation

Woodland creation offers financial benefits through carbon units, timber production, and grants, while enhancing landscapes and supporting community well-being.

The Importance of Woodland Creation for Environmental Stewardship

Creating woodlands is vital for boosting biodiversity, and improving air and water quality. Read how it supports Defra’s 25-Year Environment Plan for a healthier England.

Striking the Balance: Woodland Creation vs. Agricultural Land Use

Less productive farmland can earn money as woodlands, and enhance biodiversity