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Creating Woodlands

The National Forest Company offers a range of unique funding schemes designed to encourage tree planting and the creation of wildlife habitats within the Forest's 200 square miles.


The Changing Landscapes Scheme (one hectare and above)

Changing Landscape Scheme graphic

If you have a site of over 1 hectare (2.5 acres) in The National Forest where you would consider creating woodland with other nature conservation areas, CLS will interest you. Applications to the CLS are invited between January and April 2012.


Freewoods Scheme (less than one hectare)

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If you have land that falls within the 200 square miles of The National Forest, and is less than one hectare (2.47 acres) in size, the Freewoods Scheme could help you design and create your own small woodland. Applications to Freewoods are accepted all year round.


Programme Development Fund (smaller projects)

Hedge Laying with branches

Owners and managers of key strategic sites, organisations, charities, local authorities, companies or individuals within the Forest area can apply for a range of funds for projects that directly benefit The National Forest. Funding is available for: site development; access and conservation (e.g orchards and hedgerows), heritage, communities, partnerships and management.


Key to measurements:

  • 1 hectare = 2.47 acres
  • 1 acre = 0.4 hectares

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Valentine's Day Gift - Plant A Tree in The National Forest

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Eco-Friendly Pallet Company Plants Trees in the National Forest

CHEP, the Manchester-based global leader in pallet and container pooling services, has planted the first trees as part of its innovative sponsorship deal with the National Forest Company.

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Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre

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14 Feb 2012

Apple Tree

Barton under Needwood, Staffordshire

The Apple Tree is an ethical coffee shop, delicatessen and fine foods company.  We source the finest foods from the most conscientious farmers and producers, aiming to give you healthy foods that are fairly traded or locally produced where ever possible.

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