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Our MOREhedges scheme includes saplings, advice and funding for new hedging projects of 100 metres or more.
Hedgerows are vital features in our landscape, providing an essential wildlife refuge, cleaning the air, capturing carbon and reducing flooding. If you’re looking to plant hedges on your land, our MOREhedges scheme can provide the trees, funding and expert advice you need to achieve your goals.
Applications reopen in March 2026
MOREhedges applications are closed for this planting season. Email us at plant@woodlandtrust.org.uk and we'll send you a reminder when they reopen.
Can't wait that long? You may be eligible to plant a shelterbelt with our MOREwoods scheme.
How the scheme works
Our MOREhedges scheme can cover up to 75% of the cost if you plant 100 metres or more of new hedging and allow a large tree to grow every six metres. We'll provide the trees, tree protection and expert advice to make your project a success.
Eligibility
MOREhedges is designed to create new ecological links with woodland in the surrounding landscape. It is not suitable for replanting or gapping up existing hedgerows. At least 100 metres of hedging must be planted in a single run and connect with:
- at least 0.2 hectares of existing or newly planted woodland (0.1ha in Scotland), or
- woodland via established hedgerows within 500m of the new hedge.
See the evidence
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Plant trees
MOREhedges makes a difference for Wiltshire farmer
Ben Butler is passionate about doing his bit for the environment while running a successful farm. See how our MOREhedges scheme has helped on both fronts.
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Tree planting for climate and biodiversity
Klare Owen is a self-proclaimed hobby farmer near Aberystwyth. In a bid to boost biodiversity, combat climate change and visually transform the landscape, she planted 2,250 trees through MOREwoods and MOREhedges.
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1,500
landowners supported to plant with MOREhedges since 2014
500km
hedgerows planted through the scheme
MOREhedges is funded by Lloyds Bank to support sustainable farming.
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