SB3: Tree removal
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the tree removal item.
This item is part of Higher Tier Capital Grants 2025. You must read the Capital Grants 2025 guidance to understand the rules and how to apply.
How much you’ll be paid
£155.17 per tree.
How this item benefits the environment
It helps to restore open habitats or prevent damage to environmental features.
Where you can use this item
You can only use this item if there’s a net cost for the removal of timber after you have accounted for any timber sales. You must agree this with Natural England first.
What you must do to use this item
You must agree a specification for the work with Natural England including:
- where trees are removed from and at what time
- how to remove felled trees from the site
- where to leave stacked wood
You should make sure that no trees are uprooted (or roots removed after felling) on historic or archaeological features.
Before you apply, contact the Forestry Commission to see if you need a felling licence or an environmental impact assessment.
Evidence you must keep
You must keep and provide with your claim:
- photographs of the completed work
- a copy of any advice from the Forestry Commission
You must also keep and provide on request:
- any consents or permissions connected with the work
- receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable
- photographs of the trees to be removed
Read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the Agreement holder’s guide: Capital Grants, Higher Tier capital grants and Protection and Infrastructure grants for more information.
Updates to this page
Published 2 April 2015Last updated 14 February 2023 + show all updates
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This item is now available for Higher Tier Capital Grants
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The Keeping records section of this page has been updated
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Information updated for applications in 2016
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First published.