Dumfries and Galloway Tree Planting Grant scheme launched

Grants of up to £1,000 are now available to support small scale native tree planting schemes across Dumfries and Galloway.

Recipients last year varied from farmers through to community groups and schools. If you have planting plans this year, check out our grant scheme! Made possible thanks to support from Scottish Forestry, Woodland Trust Scotland and Dumfries & Galloway Council.

Trees are a vital part of the Dumfries and Galloway landscape but are being lost in great numbers due to age and disease. The Dumfries & Galloway Tree Planting Grant scheme (DGTPG) covers the whole of the Dumfries and Galloway area and seeks to grow the numbers of woodland trees with small areas of planting to benefit the Dumfries and Galloway landscape whilst promoting the guardianship of woodland environments in local communities.

The scheme is funded by Scottish Forestry (https://www.forestry.gov.scot/), Woodland Trust Scotland, Dumfries & Galloway Council, the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund and private donations. In Dumfries & Galloway, the Scheme is administered by Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands, with grants available across the entirety of the region.

This grant is for small tree and woodland planting projects which fall below the size eligible for the Forestry Grant Scheme. The maximum grant available is £1,000 per applicant per year. Applications will be assessed on a first-come-first-served basis.

What support can I apply for?

The grant scheme has different criteria for different projects: 

• Landowners, farmers and individuals: A grant of up to 100% of material costs (i.e. trees, shelters, guards, stakes, fencing, mulch mats etc). Maximum award value: £1,000 (excluding recoverable VAT).
• Non-profit making organisations such as schools and community groups: A grant of up to 100% of labour and materials costs. Maximum award value: £1,000 (including VAT if not recoverable).

What planting projects are eligible?

The grant scheme is open to any organisations or individuals who can bring forward a planting project of less than 0.25ha that will enhance the landscape and biodiversity of the Dumfries and Galloway region and contribute to improved public amenity. How do I apply?

1) Plan your planting proposal, read the introductory guide here: Guide to good tree planting 2024-25 edition

2) For information about how this scheme could help you, read the information leaflet here: Dumfries & Galloway Tree Planting Grant Scheme Info (2024-25 edition).

3) Once you have read the guidance, you can download the Dumfries & Galloway Tree Planting Grant Scheme application form here in either PDF format: DGTPGS Application Form PDF or in Word format: DGTPGS Application Form 2024-25 WORD.

To apply, either:

• Complete the form electronically and e-mail it to phil.dowling@dgwoodlands.org.

or

• Download paper form (either word or PDF above). Complete by hand and return by post to Phil Dowling, D&G Woodlands, The Smiddy, Balmaclellan, Castle Douglas. DG7 3QE. Do feel free to kick off your interest in a grant with a chat with Phil Dowling on 07301 052793 or phil.dowling@dgwoodlands.org if you would like more details about the scheme.

4) Share this scheme with others, download the A5 flyer here: Dumfries & Galloway Tree Planting Grant Scheme Flyer

Full details at: Dumfries & Galloway Tree Planting Grant Scheme – D&G Woodlands (dgwoodlands.org.uk)