Investments in the forest and woodland industries funded through the Rural Development Programme for England

If you are a business or group of businesses with an investment proposal that improves the economic value of forests or forest products you may well be eligible for funding.

This prospectus provides a flavour of the type of investments that may be eligible but is by no means a full list. If you have a proposal that does not seem to fit the criteria listed, please get in touch to discuss it with us.

 

This is an introduction to the opportunities available through the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) in South West England for those involved in woodland/forestry or timber processing.

 

The RDPE in the South West is a £157 million scheme running from 2007 to 2013. The money comes from the EU match funded by Defra and is managed in South West

England by the Regional Development Agency. It also includes EWGS and other stewardship schemes.

 

Sustainable Woodland South West (SWSW) is a Woodland Renaissance Partnership project managed by the Silvanus Trust to give advice and guidance to those wanting to invest in their business and who may be eligible for RDPE funding.