Trees · Scotland

Scottish Forestry Woodland Creation Grant

Run by Scottish Forestry

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Per hectare in standard areas, e.g. Small or Farm Woodland £2,400 initial planting plus £400 a year for five years (£4,400/ha total, £5,900 with the outer core payment); Native Broadleaves £3,200/ha total; plus capital grants for fencing and tree protection
Who qualifies
Owners or tenants (with a landlord's declaration) of land in Scotland; native woodlands from 0.25 ha and productive woodlands from 2 ha.
Where
Landowners and tenants anywhere in Scotland.
Status
Open. Open for applications.
Type of payment
Grant
Official program page

What you do

Plant new woodland (from 0.25 hectares for native or small woodland blocks) on land you own or lease, with initial planting and maintenance grants.

Requirements

  • You must own or lease the land
  • Comply with the UK Forestry Standard
  • Minimum woodland width 15 m
  • Small or Farm Woodland blocks 0.25 to 5 ha, up to 10 ha per business
  • Not for planting in existing woodland, Christmas trees or energy crops

The plan or design it asks for

Application maps of the planting areas and supporting information prepared under Scottish Forestry's Woodland Creation Application Guidance.

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Scottish Forestry's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Register on Rural Payments and Services to get a business reference number
  2. 2Prepare your proposal using the Woodland Creation Application Guidance
  3. 3Apply for the Forestry Grant Scheme through Rural Payments and Services

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Scottish Forestry Woodland Creation Grant,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/scotland/scottish-forestry-woodland-creation-grant

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