LANDOWNERS

If you own land in a temperate rainforest zone, you can make a difference by contributing to the restoration and protection of this vital ecosystem. This section offers resources, guides, and success stories to help you understand how to manage your land for biodiversity and temperate rainforest conservation.

Contact southwestoutreach@woodlandtrust.org.uk for more information

ONLY 8% OF TEMPERATE RAINFOREST IN DEVON & CORNWALL REMAINS.

Map highlighting Cornwall and Devon regions in the UK as temperate rainforest zones, showing cities like Penzance, Truro, Plymouth, and Exeter.

Do you live within the Temperate Rainforest zone in the South West?

We can help you to protect this precious habitat by planting trees to buffer and connect existing woodlands within this area whether planting hedgerows, woods or agroforestry.

Aerial view of lush green forested hills under a cloudy sky.

WE CAN HELP YOU BUFFER AND EXPAND EXISTING RAINFOREST:

  • A free site visit from one of our advisors.

  • A planting plan encompassing your aims and objectives.

  • Funding for up to 90% of tree planting costs including UKISG* trees.

  • Funding for up to 100% for agroforestry

*UK and Ireland Sourced and Grown Assurance Scheme

Sheep grazing in a lush, green field with trees and hills in the background.

WE CAN HELP YOU RESTORE TEMPERATE RAINFOREST ON YOUR LAND:

  • A free assessment of your woodlands.

  • Provide a plan on how to bring this into good condition to support a range of wildlife.

  • Funding for up to 100% restoration costs if eligible.

Funding and schemes available:

If you’re looking to plant trees on your land, we can provide the trees, funding and expert advice you need to achieve your goals.​

If you manage a farm or private land, integrating trees can bring huge benefits – and there’s no need to take large areas out of production. Trees can help increase biodiversity, provide shelter, prevent soil erosion, reduce flooding and much more.