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Landowners

Transform your land – for FREE

If you own land within the Heartwood area, we can help you plant trees at no cost to you. Whether you have a field corner, a hedgeline or a larger area of ground, our team will work with you to create a bespoke planting plan that suits your land and your goals.

We handle everything, from design and grant funding to sourcing the trees and managing the planting. All we need is your land and your enthusiasm.

Why get involved?

  • The scheme is fully funded — there is no cost to you
  • Everything is tailored to your individual needs
  • We manage the entire process from start to finish
  • Create a lasting legacy on your land for future generations
  • Improve biodiversity, soil health and natural flood management
  • Minimum requirements: hedgerows 100m+, open spaces 0.1 hectares minimum

Our stories

Drakes Wood, Denby

Drakes Wood, Denby

Drake’s Wood, just north of Denby, was once an open agricultural field, typical of the wider landscape of irregular pastures and sparse hedgerows. When the current landowners bought the site two years before, they had a clear intention to transform the land into healthy woodland.

Sudbury Hall, National Trust

Sudbury Hall, National Trust

At National Trust Sudbury Hall, a new area of parkland is being given a refresh with tree planting. Just under five hectares that previously offered limited engagement for visitors is being reshaped into a space people can move through, spend time in, and enjoy throughout the year.

Get in touch

Whether you’re a landowner with a question, a farmer who wants to find out more or a community group with an idea, we’d love to hear from you. Our friendly team is here to help.

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