Trees · Scotland

Woodland Trust MOREhedges Hedge Planting Scheme

Run by Woodland Trust

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Trees and tree protection supplied, covering up to 75% of the cost
Who qualifies
Landowners planting at least 100 m of new hedging in a single run that links woodland.
Where
Landowners anywhere in Scotland planting at least 100 m of new hedge.
Status
Open. Applications accepted for the coming planting season.
Type of payment
Cost share
Official program page

What you do

Plant 100 metres or more of new hedge that links woodland, with saplings, tree protection and funding from the Woodland Trust.

Requirements

  • At least 100 metres of new hedging in a single run
  • Allow a large tree to grow every six metres
  • Must connect with at least 0.2 ha of existing or newly planted woodland (0.1 ha in Scotland), or link woodlands less than 500 m away through existing hedgerows
  • Not for gapping up or replanting existing hedgerows, or hedges around buildings

How to apply

  1. 1Apply online through the MOREhedges page
  2. 2Agree the planting and costs with a Woodland Trust advisor
  3. 3Plant during the November to March season

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “Woodland Trust MOREhedges Hedge Planting Scheme,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/scotland/woodland-trust-morehedges

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