Orchard Windfalls 2014 Now Open in UK The Tree Council has funds available to assist schools and community groups proposing to undertake well-planned orchard planting projects during National Tree Week, 29 November to 7 December 2014. Schools and community groups are eligible for funding, but must meet two of the following criteria: Children under the age of 16 must be actively involved in the planting process. Planting must take place on publicly accessible land, usually in public or charity ownership. The School or Community Group must be able to raise 25% of planting costs. Apple and pear trees on selected root stocks are the only trees eligible for funding. Planting must take place during National Tree Week. The fund is open to projects where the total tree planting costs are between £100 and £700. Eligible costs include the cost of the trees and any reasonable cost of necessary supports and aids: stakes, ties, guards, fertiliser, mulch and soil amelioration (where conditions make this appropriate). The project costs should total at least £100 in order for the application to be eligible for consideration. The deadline for applications is 31 March 2014. treecouncil.org.uk/grants/orchard-windfalls
Posted on: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 14:13:42 +0000