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Funding to Help Support Tree Seed Production (England)

The Forestry Commission is launching a new Seed Sourcing Grant to support the sector in increasing the quantity, quality, and diversity of tree seed production in England.

The grant forms part of the government’s Nature for Climate Fund, which aims to create, restore and protect vital climate-regulating ecosystems including peatlands and woodlands.

The funding will support any UK-based public, private or third sector organisation to deliver activities including developing a site management plan, putting in site access, clearing undergrowth or adding fencing, desk and field studies, and planning and planting of new seed stands and seed orchards.

Individual private landowners may also apply for eligible activities on their own land. Multi-year funding will be available.

Further information will be made available when the fund opens in autumn 2022.

1st September 2022