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We provide support and advice throughout the whole process including covering the costs associated under the Woodland Carbon Code.
Under our Woodland Carbon scheme, new woodland planted on your land locks up carbon emissions and supports nature's recovery with the added bonus of extra income.
Woodland Carbon is our scheme to encourage new tree planting that locks up the UK's unavoidable carbon emissions.
Our nature-rich scheme is certified by the Woodland Carbon Code and uses native trees that have been sourced and grown in the UK and Ireland.
As well as locking up carbon, our conservation-led woodland creation scheme helps to transform your land into new wildlife habitat with the added bonus of extra income for you, too.
Depending on the size of your project, you could receive up to 70% of the agreed value of your woodland in Pending Issuance Units as soon as we have validated your project (to be converted into Woodland Carbon Units as your trees grow and sequester carbon). This is followed by 15% at the first successful progress report at 5 years, and the final 15% at the 15-year progress report.
The carbon capture potential of your new woodland is assessed in Woodland Carbon Units and you'll get paid for it.
From site design to grant applications, we’re on hand every step of the way including covering costs associated under the Woodland Carbon Code.
Our scheme guarantees the planting of native trees in the right place, locking up carbon and providing habitats for wildlife.
We have five decades of tree-planting expertise under our belt.
Our experts work with you to create a bespoke project that meets your needs.
Credit: Edward Parker / WTML
We provide support and advice throughout the whole process including covering the costs associated under the Woodland Carbon Code.
Credit: John Bridges / WTML
All of our woodland creation projects deliver positive outcomes for you and your local area, supporting the fight against climate change and aiding nature’s recovery.
We were one of the organisations instrumental in developing the Woodland Carbon Code, so you can have full confidence that we'll guide you through the process.
Get in touch with our team by email carbon@woodlandtrust.org.uk or call us on 0343 770 5740.
We work with a variety of landowners across the UK.
Chat to our carbon team to discuss your needs.
By email: carbon@woodlandtrust.org.uk
By phone: 0343 770 5740
Our Woodland Carbon is grounded in science and backed up by decades of experience.
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