Project
Woodland Creation and Restoration in the UK

Together with our partner ForestCarbon, we enable organisations to financially support woodland creation and ecosystem restoration in the United Kingdom. The programme is designed for companies that want to contribute to nature recovery and biodiversity enhancement as part of their sustainability strategy but do not require carbon credit transactions. Through this model, corporate funding is directed to the development of small-scale woodland and nature restoration projects, helping land managers implement ecological improvements that might otherwise lack financing. These projects can include new woodland creation, habitat restoration, and broader ecosystem improvements that enhance biodiversity, landscape resilience, and natural ecosystem services. The initiative contributes to wider environmental benefits including increased tree cover, improved wildlife habitat, enhanced landscape connectivity, and strengthened ecosystem resilience. By supporting local nature-based solutions, the programme helps accelerate the recovery of ecosystems while enabling companies to demonstrate tangible contributions to nature and environmental stewardship. In the UK, many woodland creation projects traditionally rely on the Woodland Carbon Code to attract private investment through carbon credit sales. However, not all organisations wish to purchase or retire carbon credits. This "Sponsor Nature" initiative therefore provides an alternative pathway for companies to support climate and nature outcomes by directly sponsoring nature-based activities rather than transacting carbon units.