Grant Funding
We advise on Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) funding and submit applications on your behalf.
Since May 2017, we have secured over £10 million in grants for our clients. Our professional, experienced approach has ensured that 100% of our grant applications have been successfully approved.
We provide information about our costs upfront, which form our budget and contract with you. Upon successful award of FGS grant funding, you will receive a formal contract from Scottish Forestry outlining your agreed grant payments, which you can provide to your lender.
Forestry Grant Scheme
Grants to plant new woodlands are available through the Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS). Successful applications receive:
- An initial planting payment – average grants are over £4000 per hectare
- Capital item payments for operations, (planting, deer fencing, tree protection)
- An annual maintenance payment for 5 further years
You can continue to claim Basic Payment within the site for 20 years. Woodlands in ‘Target Areas’ receive higher grant rates.
Regional Grant Schemes
The Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN), Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Cairngorms National Park offer a grant to encourage appropriate woodland planting within these areas.
These payments are in addition to the FGS grant.
Funding via Carbon Sequestration
We can assist you to calculate, validate and sell the carbon to be sequestered by your woodland to those wanting to offset their carbon footprint.
At present, this process is in addition to FGS grant funding, and, in some cases, area-based grants.
All aspects covered
Environmental Protection
Sensitive habitats are protected and, where possible, enhanced.
Ethical
All workers and contractors on site are treated fairly and paid as agreed and on time.
High Quality Workmanship
We constantly strive to deliver a high standard of work, to time and within budget.
Groundwork
Sites are planned and controlled by one manager, ensuring that operations run smoothly.
Safety
Risks are fully assessed on a daily basis. We are fully insured.
Clean & Tidy
We always leave a tidy site, all rubbish and any waste materials are removed as agreed.
