Message from the Executive Director – Shireen Chambers MBE FICFor
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I’m writing to let you know that after 15 years in post as Executive Director of the Institute, I feel it’s time to move on. I will be leaving the Institute at the end of June 2022. We are just about to embark on a new five-year strategy in a time of unprecedented political support […]
Woodland Creation Planning scheme in Wales opens
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The Welsh Government’s new Woodland Creation Planning scheme opened today and offers grants between £1,000 and £5,000 to develop plans for woodland creation. Based on the pilot scheme in 2021, successful applications will be selected every six weeks with funding available from August. There is currently £500,000 available for claims submitted by 31 March 2023. […]