Woodland Management Plan grant manual: Countryside Stewardship (updated)

The Rural Payments Agency has published a manual which applies to Woodland Management Plan agreements starting from 1 August 2019.

The Woodland Management Plan grant is a capital grant for farmers and land managers to produce a woodland management plan. Find out about how it works, if you're eligible and how to apply.

1. Scheme overviewThis manual explains what you need to do to apply for a Woodland Management Plan grant and any additional requirements and processes which you must follow.
2. How it worksThis section provides information about the main elements of the CS Woodland Management Plan (WMP) grant.
3. Who can apply and what land is eligibleYou must read and meet the requirements detailed in this section as these are mandatory for all Countryside Stewardship Woodland Management Plan (WMP) agreement holders.
4. How to applyThis chapter gives the information you need to apply for support to create a Woodland Management Plan through Countryside Stewardship.
5. Scheme requirements, procedures and agreement managementYou must read and meet the requirements detailed in this section as these are mandatory for all Countryside Stewardship WMP agreement holders.
6. Annex 1: Countryside Stewardship Terms and conditionsThe terms and conditions of Countryside Stewardship
7. Annex 2: Contact detailsContact details for the Woodland Management Plan grant