The fund aims to support the creation of new woodland that will bring economic, environmental and social benefits.

The scheme offers funding for tree planting, fencing and gates to farmers and land managers. There are also maintenance and premium payments to ensure the trees establish.

The fund supports the design of new woodland.

The fund supports developing plans for new woodland creation.

The fund aims to provide capital grants for a range of activities in existing woodlands that will: encourage natural regeneration and benefit priority habitats and species, increase species and structural diversity through low impact silvicultural systems management, contribute to the sustainable management of urban woodlands and improve public access, support the preparation of forest and / or management plans that set out management objectives for the woodland, and improve the biodiversity, resilience, and structural diversity of even aged woodlands.

The fund supports sustainable forest management including the improvement of the environmental value of woodlands and building resilience to climate change through restocking.