Woodland Creation Planning Grant application form
Use these forms to apply for funding to support the production of a UK Forestry Standard compliant woodland creation plan.
Applies to England
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Before you apply, ensure you read the Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG) terms and conditions and the WCPG guidance page. These provide essential information on eligibility, the WCPG agreement and how it works.
Important update: 11 December 2024
Read the 11 December 2024 update to learn about important changes to the WCPG process.
How to apply
Once you’ve read the WCPG guidance and terms and conditions, send us the following forms and documents.
WCPG application and plan
Complete all the tabs in the ‘WCPG application and plan’ to give us details about you, the site and your objectives behind the woodland plan.
WCPG declaration form
Read and accept the declarations and submit the declaration form with your WCPG application.
Map
You’ll need to submit a map showing the boundary of the proposed woodland. Map elements must include:
- a clear coloured line marking the boundary, this must encompass the entire area included within the application
- your Single Business Identifier (SBI) (if known) and property or site name (as detailed in the WCPG application and plan)
- the map number and the total number of maps (for example, ‘1 of 3’) must be visible and where more than one map is required, an overview map of the entire scheme must be provided
- there must be a 6 figure OS grid reference for the centre of the map (or OS grid lines)
Where to send your completed forms
Email your completed forms to: WCPG@forestrycommission.gov.uk
Hard copies can be sent to:
Woodland Creation Planning Grant
Forestry Commission National Office
620 Bristol Business Park
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
How long does an application take?
We aim to acknowledge your application and let you know if there is information missing within 3 working days. It may take longer during peak periods. The decision to offer Stage 1 can take up to 4 weeks from receiving a valid and complete application.
If you have submitted an application, you will receive emails relating to your WCPG application from the following email address: [email protected]. If you are expecting correspondence in relation to a WCPG application, please check your junk folder and accept emails from this address. If you receive emails from this address, please reply to it directly.
Updates to this page
Published 25 July 2017Last updated 11 December 2024 + show all updates
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Added a note about the 11 December 2024 update.
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Added new versions of the WCPG application and plan, and declaration form.
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Updated to include a new combined application form and design plan to replace existing form and Woodland Creation Design Plan template. Additional documents now available include Supplementary Payment application form, Terms and Conditions and Declaration Form.
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WCPG is supported by our Grants Management System (GMS), an internal tool which supports management of some of our grants. Going forwards applicants will receive emails relating to their WCPG application from the following email address: [email protected]. This information has been added to the page.
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Update to application form.
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Woodland Creation Planning Grant application form updated
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Updated form in line with changes the grant starting 2 November 2020.
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First published.