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Woodland Creation Grant (WCG) — Wales

Welsh Government / Rural Payments Wales, in partnership with Natural Resources Wales

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Description

Wales' capital and premium grant for creating new woodland, available via Rural Payments Wales (RPW) Online to farmers and landowners who already hold a Welsh Government-approved Woodland Creation Plan (obtained separately via the Woodland Creation Planning scheme). Window 6 is open from 4 March to 20 November 2026, with applications assessed and selected monthly (the first selection ran 30 March 2026) using scoring criteria based on the site's potential public benefits (carbon capture, flood prevention, air quality, and more). Combined capital, premium and maintenance payments can reach up to £13,294 per hectare over a 12-year period depending on the planting option, plus a separate enhanced incentive of £825/ha announced for predominantly native broadleaf planting (no more than 20% conifers, at least 800 stems per hectare).

Amount

Up to £13,294 per hectare (combined capital, premium and 12-year maintenance payments, varying by planting option), plus a further £825/ha incentive for predominantly native broadleaf planting

Deadline

20 November 2026

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: Wales.
  • Most relevant to: Agriculture & Fisheries.
Notes
To apply within the current window 6 (closing 20 November 2026), Welsh Government needed confirmation of a verified plan from Natural Resources Wales by 6 November 2026 — so the effective planning-approval deadline is earlier than the headline application close date. Distinct from the Sustainable Farming Scheme (separate entry in this directory), though referenced in some Welsh Government material as an SFS-adjacent 'Optional' woodland action.
Requirement
Farmer or landowner in Wales holding an approved Woodland Creation Plan (via the separate Woodland Creation Planning scheme) before applying for WCG funding itself.

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How to apply

First secure an approved Woodland Creation Plan via the Woodland Creation Planning scheme, then apply for WCG itself via RPW Online within window 6 (4 March-20 November 2026); applications are selected monthly.

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Last verified: 1 September 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.