Detailed guide: Woodland creation and maintenance grant: Countryside Stewardship

A grant made up of a capital element under which you can apply for support to create a woodland, followed by a maintenance element to maintain it: find out about payment rates and the rules for the scheme.




Detailed guide: Woodland management plan grant: Countryside Stewardship

Capital grant for farmers and land managers to produce a woodland management plan: find out about eligibility, the rules for the scheme and how to apply.




Detailed guide: Woodland tree health grant: Countryside Stewardship

Capital grant for farmers and land managers to restock or improve woodland after tree health problems: find out about eligibility, the rules of the scheme and how to apply.




Corporate information: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs – Statistics at Defra

We publish national and official statistics relating to the environment, rural communities, food, farming and biosecurity.




Guidance: Legal definition of waste guidance

How to decide if a material is waste or not – advice for organisations such as businesses, local authorities and charities.