Forestry Commission unveils tree planting incentive scheme

Michael Holder
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England Woodland Creation Offer scheme launched to incentivise landowners and farmers to plant trees

The Forestry Commission is offering almost £16m in grant funding over the next year to incentivise landowners and farmers in England to plant and manage trees, in a bid to ensure "the right tree is planted...

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