The scheme is aimed at landowners across the Dover District area (excluding the AONB and urban/sub-urban areas). This grant provides up to 100% funding for tree planting projects to restore trees that have been lost since the 1890 Ordnance Survey, covering the trees, materials, protection, and labour of non-woodland planting projects.
The grant could cover the restoration of historic:
- hedgerows
- hedgerow maiden trees
- in-field trees
- orchards
- parkland trees
- small, wooded areas (copses or spinneys) less than 0.2 hectares in size.
Further information about the scheme and how to apply can be found on our webpage here: Historic treescapes grant – Kent County Council
To check eligibility please search your postcode on our interactive map: https://softowmaps.fera.co.uk/?page=Kent&views=Layer-swipe