Tree Health Pilot Extension
Having worked extensively with the Forestry Commission and the Tree Health Pilot team over the past year, we are excited and relieved so see that the scheme has been extended. The scheme offers vital support to manage, mitigate and contain a number of pests and diseases such as the Spruce Bark Beetle (Ips typographis ) , Ash Dieback and Oak Processionary Moth.
Not only have these scheme been extended in its timeframe, but also in its rage of support offered. Of particular interest for owners of Spruce trees will be the increase in payment rates for permanent infrastructure and also the additional of a specific rake and burn payment in future successful grants.
There are new options to support surveying of ash trees and tree condition surveys to assess ash tree health. A new hourly rate for expert facilitators such as land and forestry agents, and also an increase in the rates paid for oak processionary moth management options.
If you have any questions about managing your spruce, ash, chestnut or oak trees please do get in touch. We would be happy to guide you through the process to ensure maximum funding support for the vital work involved in managing these pests.
Tree health pilot scheme: who can apply and what land is eligible - GOV.UK
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Type of grant |
Individual applications |
Group applications |
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Felling, including any temporary infrastructure |
80% of net costs, for anything under £80 per m3 |
80% of net costs, for anything under £80 per m3 |
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Permanent infrastructure improvements |
60% of net costs for anything under £100 per metre for linear improvements (for example roads or tracks) and £30 per m2 for other improvements such as loading areas |
60% of net costs for anything under £100 per metre for linear improvements (for example roads or tracks) and £30 per m2 for other improvements such as loading areas |
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Biosecurity items |
See the biosecurity capital items grant |
See the biosecurity capital items grant |
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Facilitation fees |
Not available |
£27 per hour (basic rate) for facilitation and administration. £47.47 per hour (supplementary rate) for facilitators with environmental expertise (up to a maximum of £4,725 per month). |
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Restocking and capital items |
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Restocking maintenance |
£400 per hectare each year for 5 years for woodland, or £189 per large tree and £0.14 for whips and feathers for 3 years for TOW |
£400 per hectare each year for 5 years for woodland, or £189 per large tree and £0.14 for whips and feathers for 3 years for TOW |
Table 1www.gov.uk. 02.10.2024
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