A lease scheme available to private and public landowners with options of 60 or 120 years. Forestry England (FE) are looking for land plots suitable for tree planting ideally of 50Ha+. Once the lease is agreed FE will design, plant and manage the new woodland and the landowner will receive a negotiated rent.

Funders: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Award Range: From £100 to £300 per hectare per year

Total Fund: £50 million

Open Date: 1 April 2022, 12:01am (Midnight)

Close Date: 31 March 2025, 11:59pm (Midnight)