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Rates Increase for Woodland Tree Health Grants in England

UK Government announce an increase in the payment rates and caps for the Woodland Tree Health Grant.

As of the 27th February 2023 the Woodland Tree Health Grant available in England will see a rise on the Capital works cap

For native tree species the cap is:

£6,000 per hectare for ancient woodland
£4,720 per hectare for other woodland


For non-native tree species the cap is:

£3,000 per hectare for ancient woodland
£3,850 per hectare for other woodland

This is a considerable hike form the former maximum cap of £3,500 per hectare, which will further assist land owners in dealing with Ash Dieback and Pythophthora Ramorum in their woodlands across England. 

Also as part of this scheme agreements will now last three years and not two years.