Trees Outside Woodland Fund

The Tree Council and Defra are working in partnership to provide a new Trees Outside Woodland Fund in 2025/26. The fund's purpose is to establish trees outside woodland to create or enhance green spaces using a range of tree types and planting methods. The fund supports the delivery of the Government's Environmental Improvement Plan goal to increase England's overall tree canopy from 14.5% to 16.5% of total land area by 2050. This fund operates as a two-stage rolling application process, open from 10 June to 31 October 2025, or until all funding has been allocated — whichever comes first. The fund is open to local authorities and registered charities based in England with a turnover of more than £100,000. Grants are available for trees and supporting capital items to create or enhance green spaces through various tree types and planting methods.