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Spruce Site Assessment (SSA) grant

Forestry Commission

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Worth

Up to £2,000

Deadline

Rolling - no fixed deadline

Type of funding

Grant

Where

England

What it is

A fixed £2,000 grant for landowners and land managers in England to survey the spruce on their property and plan felling and restocking, where at least 0.5 hectares of spruce lies inside the Ips typographus (spruce bark beetle) proactive spruce removal area. One property per agreement; limited agreements, first come first served.

Checked 9 Nov 2026 on GOV.UK: open, first come first served while agreements last. A fixed £2,000 to survey at least 0.5 hectares of spruce inside the spruce bark beetle proactive removal area in England; check the Forestry Commission map first and email for the form.

Official source

Who can apply

A summary of the main rules, not the full list. Forestry Commission decides who is eligible, so read their guidance before you apply. The free scan checks these against your own business.

  • Land in England
  • A farming, forestry or land-managing business
  • You own or manage at least 0.5 hectares of spruce inside the proactive spruce removal area (check the Forestry Commission map)
Read the full rules at the official source

Common questions

Is Spruce Site Assessment (SSA) grant open for applications?
Yes. It is open for applications, with no fixed deadline.
How much is Spruce Site Assessment (SSA) grant worth?
Up to £2,000. It is a grant, and the funder decides what each applicant receives.
Who runs Spruce Site Assessment (SSA) grant, and where is it available?
Forestry Commission runs it. It is available in England.

Does your business qualify?

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