England’s woodlands hold untapped potential for biodiversity and climate resilience, yet over 607,000 hectares remain unmanaged – more than 70% of which lie on farms. While public funding supports woodland creation and management, a significant finance gap persists, with an estimated £2.5 billion needed over the next decade to reach the national target of 12% woodland cover by 2060. This gap underscores the urgent need for private investment alongside government action. Emerging frameworks such as Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) present new opportunities for farmers to generate income through biodiversity uplift, creating a pathway for sustainable land management and nature recovery.
Explore the report to understand how farmers can access these markets, unlock new revenue streams and contribute to nature recovery
