The woodland creation grant is now open for applications all year round. The grant pays up to £6,800 per hectare, and you can then apply for extra support to maintain it for a further period of 10 years after the woodland is planted, currently £200/ha per year. Why should you apply to the Countryside Stewardship Woodland Creation Grant? Trees are one of the most effective ways to: • Capture carbon, • Prevent flooding, • Improve water quality, • Boost soil co