Greenwood is one of fifteen community forests in England. The Community Forest Landowner Grant Scheme offers flexible and competitive grants, is versatile and can support schemes from 0.1ha up to full woodland creation of several hectares. Hedgerows with trees can be created to enhance connectivity and low-density planting, orchards and mixed woodlands are all acceptable.

We are local experts who can offer free support to plant, grow and manage your new woodland. We offer:

• A bespoke service which includes visiting you on site to talk though your project and assess your land.
• A friendly local team with years of tree-planting experience, who will help to keep the process as simple as possible and keep bureaucracy to a minimum
• Exclusive funding available within one of the Community Forest areas, and if you meet eligibility criteria • Grants of up to 100% of the costs of tree-planting, including fencing, guards, stakes etc
• A funded, ongoing maintenance plan for up to 15 years to ensure success

Trees can enhance your land and business by:

• Diversifying your business and generating income
• Offering shelter and shade for livestock
• Cutting pollution
• Improving soil, water and air quality
• Attracting pollinators and other wildlife to your land
• Helping to manage water flow and soil erosion