FC grant reminders
England – Funds are still available for woodland creation grant applications with a
claim year of 2010/2011 or later, until each regional budget is fully committed.
See www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-6dcegu.
South West – Woodland Improvement Grant for Biodiversity (80%) now includes
work in ancient woodlands. See www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-7VBHCY.
East Midlands – £4 million available over the next two years for both woodland
creation and management to help woodland birds.
See www.forestry.gov.uk/website/forestry.nsf/byunique/infd-7q3ea9.
East of England – Ancient Woodland Restoration WIG; up to 80% of standard
costs can been paid for applications for the protection and restoration of ancient
woodlands within targeted parts of the region. See www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-79ejle.
Wales – Various grants are available under the Better Woodlands for Wales (BWW) scheme.
See www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-5z8jqk.