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What scale of proposal can we support?

Through the Forestry Grant Scheme we support the creation of:

All woodlands must be at least 15 metres wide to be eligible.

We do not support the planting of individual trees.

FGS options cover both productive and non-productive woodlands and are based on the:

Applications for grant support take place on the Rural Payments and Services website.

We recommend you read our funding and support page in the first instance.

When you have chosen the relevant option to meet your objectives, follow the woodland creation application process.

For advice on applying for grant support you can contact your local Scottish Forestry office.

The woodland creation application process Contact your local Scottish Forestry office

The Woodland Carbon Code may provide an extra revenue stream.

Note that this needs to be an eligible woodland creation scheme.

Woodland Carbon Code

Scottish Forestry fund a limited number of free Farm Woodland Assessments within the Central Scotland Green Network.

This covers an area stretching from Ayrshire and Inverclyde in the west, to Fife and the Lothians in the east.

Consultants skilled in creating farm woodlands can offer:

The assessments will allow farmers the opportunity to assess the potential for planting. No future obligations apply.

Contact our Central Scotland office

Alternatively, you can apply for up to £1,600 of funding through the Farm Advisory Service (FAS).

A specialist adviser will work with the land manager to add value to unproductive land by:

reviewing farm-specific opportunities
considering available financial incentives (to create or manage woodland)
identifying the most suitable grants and assistance packages that farmers and crofters can use

To apply or for more information, call 0300 323 0161 or contact FAS.

Contact the Farm Advisory Service (FAS)

Need more information on any aspect of support for your woodland creation project?

Contact your local Scottish Forestry office. We're here to help.

Contact your local Scottish Forestry office