Grants for the Creation of New Woodland
The Woodland Creation Grant
The Welsh Government is committed to increasing woodland cover across Wales through the Woodland Creation Grant (WCG), delivering a wide range of environmental, economic, and social benefits.
Seven different grant categories are available, each with their own payment levels and requirements, providing support for creation of a broad spectrum of woodland types to meet a range of ownership objectives.
Grant support is available for different scales of planting, from small farm woodlands to large commercial or enhanced mix schemes. Grant rates depend on the type of planting and are bolstered by ‘income foregone’ and associated Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) payments.
Read MoreThe Woodland Investment Grant (TWIG)
The new woodland creation offer scheme will provide financial support for woodland creation and improving existing woodlands. The aim is to connect woodlands in Wales whilst demonstrating learning, research and innovation.
The scheme provides grants to enhance and expand existing woodlands and create new woodlands in accordance with the UK Forestry Standard, which have the potential to become part of the National Forest in the future. This means woodlands that are well-managed, accessible to people and give local communities the opportunity to get involved.  Â
Read MoreWoodland Restoration Scheme (WRS)
The Woodland Restoration Scheme is currently closed but is expected to reopen in late 2026.
The scheme supports:
- Restocking of woodland affected by Phytophthora ramorum
- Replanting of felled larch
- Felling of infected young larch stands (younger than 25yrs)
A Woodland Management Plan is required to access the WRS capital payments, with grant support available (typically £1,500) where ancient woodland (PAWS) is present.
Planting a New Woodland in Wales
Tilhill offers support to plan a woodland, access grants and plant your woodland.