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The Forestry Commission has announced that the HS2 Woodland Fund has re-opened for applications.  The Fund aims to support projects that create and restore Ancient Woodland sites along the High Speed Two (HS2) Phase One route.

A total of £4m is available to support woodland creation and the restoration of plantations of ancient woodland sites (PAWS). First launched in November 2017 and managed by the Forestry Commission on behalf of HS2 Ltd, the fund is available for landowners located up to 25 miles from phase one of the route from London to the West Midlands.

The Woodland Creation aspect of the fund will now be available under the Forestry Commission’s England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO).

Funding for the restoration of PAWS will remain as a standalone offer and will be open to applications over the next two years. Applications will be assessed four times per year, with the next deadline on 28th June 2024.

Eligible landowners are encouraged to consider their plans and discuss potential applications with the Forestry Commission.