Hi there

I want to convert some of my arable land to "natural"
forest by planting the "usual" uk species. Are there any
sources of bulk saplings at good prices? Are grants obtainable
and/or any problems with the authorities by planting trees on
my arable land?

Also does anyone know where to obtain grants to renovate ponds
and lakes?

Many thanks
Nick

"Nick" wrote in message
I want to convert some of my arable land to "natural"
forest by planting the "usual" uk species. Are there any
sources of bulk saplings at good prices? Are grants obtainable
and/or any problems with the authorities by planting trees on
my arable land?

Also does anyone know where to obtain grants to renovate ponds
and lakes?


I know a friend of mine in Cornwall got a load delivered with sticks and
plastic protectors all free from somewhere, probably the Duchy, but there
might be someone similar in your area. Try the Woodland Trust.

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Regards
Bob

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Amazing what you can find if you just spend a few minutes using Google to
search UK net.
For a start try DEFRA,
Woodland grants.
or if you cant be bothered then go to..........



URL: http://www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/schemes/wgs/default.htm


David Hill
Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk

On 9 May 2004 11:54:26 -0700, (Nick) said:

] Hi there
]
] I want to convert some of my arable land to "natural"
] forest by planting the "usual" uk species. Are there any

elms, are you worried about elm disease, or will you
get Ulmus Resista? That's what we use in France, is there
a reliably resistant elm available in the UK? I'm not
frankly sure what the track record of "resista" is, but it is
certainly highly touted and the 2 I have seem very happy...

-E

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On 9 May 2004 11:54:26 -0700, (Nick) said:

] Hi there
]
] I want to convert some of my arable land to "natural"
] forest by planting the "usual" uk species. Are there any


Hi
The Order of Bard Ovates and Druids have a planting program with grants
available and as far as I know you don't have to be a druid or even a pagan
to get one.
Their website is www.druidry.org
and look for the sacred grove planting program
hope this helps
Emma
(will go back to lurking again)

http://www.ashlands.demon.co.uk/
These were very good when i last used them


"Bob Hobden" wrote in message
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"Nick" wrote in message
I want to convert some of my arable land to "natural"
forest by planting the "usual" uk species. Are there any
sources of bulk saplings at good prices? Are grants obtainable
and/or any problems with the authorities by planting trees on
my arable land?

Also does anyone know where to obtain grants to renovate ponds
and lakes?


I know a friend of mine in Cornwall got a load delivered with sticks and
plastic protectors all free from somewhere, probably the Duchy, but there
might be someone similar in your area. Try the Woodland Trust.

--
Regards
Bob

Use a useful Screen Saver...
http://setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/
and find intelligent life amongst the stars