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Briefing and information notes

Briefing note 36 - FGS budget availability for new applications

This Briefing Note provides an update on FGS budget availability for new applications - as at 26 May 2021.

21 Oct 2025 (Updated date)

PDF (577.65 KB)

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Briefing note 37 - additional submission round for harvesting and processing option

This note announces an extra submission round for applications to the Harvesting and Processing option for projects in England and Wales (from July 2021).

21 Oct 2025 (Updated date)

PDF (505.13 KB)

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Briefing note 38 - new guidance on cultivation for upland woodland creation sites

This briefing note introduces new applicant’s guidance on cultivation for upland woodland creation sites.

21 Oct 2025 (Updated date)

PDF (561.25 KB)

Planting trees / woodland creation

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Briefing note 39 - stocking density survey reporting

This Briefing Note introduces stocking density assessment and updates FGS budget availability (from September 2021).

21 Oct 2025 (Updated date)

PDF (592.86 KB)

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Briefing note 40 - budget and monitoring returns

Forestry Grant Scheme briefing note 40: Budget and Monitoring Returns (from November 2021).

21 Oct 2025 (Updated date)

PDF (586.74 KB)

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Briefing note 41 - 2021 Capital Claims

This note provides information on arrangements for submitting capital claims for Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) works completed within the 2021 claim year.

21 Oct 2025 (Updated date)

PDF (588.07 KB)

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Briefing note 42 - FGS Ongoing Improvements - Aug 2022

We have introduced two new capital items that can be chosen instead of the five annual maintenance payments that are claimed on the Single Application Form.

21 Oct 2025 (Updated date)

PDF (502.20 KB)

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Briefing note 43 - Claims and Budget Update (Dec 2022)

This briefing note (December 2022) highlights key actions and dates for 2022 FGS claims and updates FGS budget availability for new applications.

21 Oct 2025 (Updated date)

PDF (232.14 KB)

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Briefing note 44 - update on FGS budget availability for new applications - September 2023

This briefing note, from September 2023, updates FGS budget availability for new applications and highlights the Scottish Government’s Fair Work First Policy.

21 Oct 2025 (Updated date)

PDF (216.10 KB)

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