Sussex landowners invited to woodland creation funding workshop

Join the Lost Woods project, The Woodland Trust, Natural England, and the Forestry Commission to explore grant schemes for trees, hedges, and other types of wooded habitats.

The free event on Thursday 21 November will introduce the range of grant opportunities on offer and the benefits to you as a landowner.

We will also give an overview of The Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs project to reconnect ancient woodlands through the formation of new nature corridors.

Farmers, landowners, and land managers in Sussex and the Lost Woods project area are encouraged to sign up to attend. Lunch is provided and there's an optional guided walk to view newly planted hedges, agroforestry, wooded habitat creation, and priority habitat grassland in the afternoon.

To register to attend, please sign up via Eventbrite.

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Creating wooded habitats - funding workshop for landowners

Date: Thursday 21 November, 10am (arrival from 9.30am)

Location: AgriFood Centre, Plumpton College, Wales Farm Lane Lewes BN7 3AE

Agenda:

• 9.30am: Arrival and tea/ coffee

• 10am – 12.30pm: Speakers from The Woodland Trust, Forestry Commission, and Natural England will give talks on woodland creation grant schemes and the benefits to landowners. Plumpton College to present a land management case study. Q&A to finish.

• 12.30pm – 1.30pm: Lunch buffet and a chance to speak to representatives from The Woodland Trust, The Lost Woods project, Natural England, and the Forestry Commission.

• 1.30pm – 3.30pm (optional): A guided walk to view newly planted hedges, agroforestry, wooded habitat creation, and priority habitat grassland. Vehicle transportation will be available for guests with mobility issues to reach the halfway viewpoint.

Facilities:

• A finger buffet will be provided at lunchtime. Vegan options available.

• Free car parking

• The AgriFood centre is fully accessible

• No dogs please (except guide dogs and assistance dogs)

The event is hosted by the Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs, which is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

To register to attend, please sign up via Eventbrite.

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