Tree planting

Tree planting

The National Forest has been created by farmers, estate owners, communities, and councils. Together we have planted millions of trees and transformed thousands of hectares of habitat, both woodland and non-woodland alike.

Plant trees today for problems yet to come 

Tree planting is a practical way to future-proof land, strengthen farm businesses and build resilience into landscapes.

Why plant trees?

Planting trees can help to:

  • reduce flooding, improve air, water and soil quality, and support long-term soil resilience while storing carbon and increasing biodiversity
  • future-proof farm businesses by improving shelter for livestock, supporting healthier soils, and making better use of less productive land
  • create new income streams and diversification opportunities, including woodland carbon and biodiversity income
  • strengthen landscapes for the long term, creating a sense of place, and providing valued green spaces for communities and visitors

Available advice

We offer free and impartial advice on how trees can be included on any landholdingor varying sizes, large or small, within the National Forest.

Our friendly and supportive team works with you to help future-proof your land in a way that fits your needs, offering practical and tailored support based on real farm and land management experience.

Apply for funding

Our grant schemes are straightforward and offer funding of up to 100% to cover design, planning,implementation and maintenance costs (including agent fees).

We support a wide range of activities that help future-proof land and build resilient landscapes, including:

  • new woodlands from 0.25 hectares through to landscape-scale projects
  • silvopastoral agroforestry, including shelterbelts, scattered trees and wood pasture systems that support livestock resilience
  • silvoarable agroforestry, integrating trees into arable and horticultural systems to strengthen long-term productivity
  • creation and management of habitats such as meadows, wetlands, ponds, hedgerows and parkland trees
  • supporting infrastructure such as access routes
  • community engagement and public access, including paths, seating and signage

We will help you identify the right grant to future-proof your land and meet your objectives.

Enquire about our grants

Have questions?

If you are unsure whether you can apply, or simply want to talk through options, please get in touch. We can help you explore how trees could strengthen and future-proof your land alongside your existing operations.

Get in touch

Find out more about how we are tree planting and creating woodlands in the National Forest. 

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Woodland and habitat management

In addition to our tree planting and woodland creation grants, we offer assistance for management of existing woodlands and habitats through our woodland and habitat management grants. 

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Let's transform this place

If you would like to speak to one of our expert advisors or arrange a call for them to visit your site, then get in touch through our grant enquiry form.

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Not located in the National Forest?

Our Forest creation is supported by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs under the Nature for Climate Fund. If you are interested in tree planting on your land but are not located in the National Forest, there are a range of woodland creation grants available across the UK. To see what national grants are available visit the woodland creation gov.uk website. 

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More ways to help

Plant trees

If you're an individual who would like to plant trees, then why not join us at one of our tree planting events or dedicate a tree or grove. 

Become a corporate partner

If you are a business outside the National Forest boundary but would still like to contribute to growing a greener future, then consider becoming a corporate partner.