For more information and details on how to apply for this scheme please contact the National Forest Company on 01283 551211or email enquiries@nationalforest.org

What if you want to create a bigger woodland?

CLS: The Changing Landscapes Scheme is The National Forest's principal woodland creation grant scheme and applies to areas greater than 1 hectare. Detailed guidance notes are available on request and may be found atwww.nationalforest.org/woodlandcreation

FURTHER INFORMATION

The National Forest CompanyBath Yard, Moira, Swadlincote,Derbyshire DE12 6BAT: 01283 551211F: 01283 552844E: enquiries@nationalforest.orgW: www.nationalforest.org

Photographs courtesy of Gordon Hudson,Lesley Hextall, Christopher Beech and theNational Forest Company library.

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CONDITIONSOF SCHEME

'If you have land in The NationalForest where you would

consider creating a small area of woodland, Freewoods

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● The applicant must own the land where the wood is to be created, or havethe written agreement of the owner.

● The land must be in The National Forest.

● The land must be a minimum of 0.25hectares but less than one hectare.

● The land affected cannot be under an exisiting environmental stewardshipscheme or be a condition of planning permission.

● The planting must be completed byMarch 20th each year.

● Different woodland types can be used to form a single scheme andscheme design is not confined to thewoodland types listed.

● An appointed agent designs, applies to the NFC, implements andcompletes the works through tocompletion in Year 3.

● Applicants agree to ongoingmaintenance of the woodland.

● The land must be suitable for tree planting.

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THE PROCESS - IT’S SO EASY

AuthorisationNFC approve scheme or makes recommendations for improvements.

ImplementationAgent instructs and contract managesimplementation and establishment of newwoodland to Year 3, covering all of the costs.

CompletionNFC inspect in Year 3, close agreement with agentsubject to woodland being in suitable condition, andprovide landowner with guidance and advice for thewoodland’s future care and maintenance.

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SubmissionWoodland Agent designs a scheme aroundlandowner’s aspirations and suitability of the site using the woodland types listed opposite to guide the process.

Agent submits application form, design map and planting specification to the National ForestCompany (NFC) for approval.

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TURN OVER - CONDITIONS & CONTACT DETAILS

Wildlife WoodWoodland to create attractive new habitat for wildlife. (image 2)

Benefits: Amenity value and wildlife gain, notably invertebrates, mammals and birds.

Firewood WoodWoodland to supply firewood for heat. (image 3)

Benefits: Reduces domestic heating bills & fossilfuel reliance. Carbon neutral & sustainable.

Shelterbelt WoodWoodland to provide shelter to buildings,paddocks and fields. Benefits: Shelter for homestead livestock or soils.

Connection WoodWoodland for links to other woods or nature conservation habitats.Benefits: Wildlife improvement by species expanding their range.

Roadside WoodWoodland designed for roadsides.Benefits: Privacy, screening & noise reduction.

Colour WoodWoodland for seasonal colour throughout the year. (image 1 & 4)

Benefits: Landscape enhancement & enjoyment.

Wet WoodlandWoodland for wetter ground. (image 5)

Benefits: Making unproductive areas resourceful.

Sporting WoodWoodland for small scale bird rearing or recreation.Benefits: Farm diversification &recreation/amenity provision.

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CHOOSE - YOUR WOOD

FreewoodsCreating small areas of new woodland for FREE

Pictured below Sence Valley.

Every step of the process is free to the landowner.