Successive governments have been committed to the encouragement of forestry. A range of grants and a favourable tax regime exist to encourage continued development of Britain's forest resource.

In all cases forestry grants require application and approval before work begins, and the principal grant schemes are administered by the Forestry Commission and application to the grant schemes vary between England, Scotland and Wales.

For more information about the current grant schemes in each country, application pack and eligibility criterias, visit the Forestry Commision website or contact your local UPM Tilhill office.