New English tree planting grant scheme deeply unattractive to farmers

Farmers have raised concerns about the UK Governments new tree planting grant scheme, warning it is deeply unattractive.

Abi Kay
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New English tree planting grant scheme deeply unattractive to farmers

Farmers have raised concerns about the UK Government's new tree planting grant scheme, warning it is ‘deeply unattractive'. The England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) has been designed to encourage...

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