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Welsh farmers can receive up to £9,000/ha over 15 years in woodland planting grants.

The Glastir Woodland Creation Grant is available across Wales with a minimum area of 0.25ha. Establishment grants of up to £4,500/ha are available along with a fencing grant of £3.15/m and the Woodland Creation Premium of up to £300/ha a year for 15 years.

A third of the 117 schemes planned so far have been approved by Forestry Commission Wales with the number of trees planted varying from 400 to 10,000.

In addition to providing timber and fuel, woodland can create shelter for crops, stock or buildings. It can also prevent run-off and reduce soil erosion whilst enhancing wildlife and improving shooting income potential.

Companies, colleges and organisations looking to offer woodland management training in the eastern region can now claim up to 65% funding towards delivering courses for eligible participants.

Woodfuel East has announced the scheme as part of its programme to boost innovation and enterprise in the east of England’s woodland economy.

“At a time when growing numbers of woodland owners and managers in the region are looking to make the most of an anticipated boom in demand for wood fuel, it is one of our top priorities to ensure there is easy access to high quality, well-targeted training,” Edwin Van Ek, Manager, Woodfuel East, said. “I would urge training providers to get in touch with us to discuss their future training programmes and find out more about the support we can provide.”