Guidance

Woodland Management Plan grants 2023: Countryside Stewardship

Apply for a capital grant for a one-off payment to create a 10-year woodland management plan.

From:
Rural Payments Agency, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Forestry Commission, and Natural England
Published
5 January 2023
Last updated
151 FebruarySeptember 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Applicant's guide: Woodland Management Plan grant 2023

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Agreement holder's guide: Woodland Management Plan grant 2023

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Countryside Stewardship Terms and Conditions 2023

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-terms-and-conditions-2023

How to complete your online Woodland Management Plan grant application

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How to complete your Woodland Management Plan grant application by email or post

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How to make a capital claim

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-make-a-capital-or-revenue-claim-for-countryside-stewardship

Details

The Countryside Stewardship (CS) Woodland Management Plan grants 2023 manual consists of:

  • applicant’s guidance
  • agreement holder’s guidance
  • terms and conditions

Use the guidance to apply for a CS Woodland Management Plan grants 2023 from 5 January 2023.

Read the applicant’s guide to find out if you’re eligible for a grant and how to apply.
Read the agreement holder’s guide to find out how to manage your agreement and make a claim for payment.

You can also apply for other CS capital grants at any time of the year.

Contact Rural Payments Agency

You can contact RPA by email, phone or post.

Quote your single business identifier (SBI) and agreement number for all enquiries.

Rural Payments Agency (CS)
PO Box 324
Worksop
S95 1DF

Email: ruralpayments@defra.gov.uk

Telephone: 03000 200 301
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, except bank holidays
Find out about call charges

Published 5 January 2023
Last updated 151 FebruarySeptember 2023 + show all updates

  1. Added in SFI under Section 3.4

  2. Updated wording: The agreement start date will be shown on your agreement and will usually be 3 – 6 weeks after you receive your agreement offer. The agreement start date cannot be amended.

  3. Payment rates updated

  4. First published.