New grants for farmers to take action against tree pests 28 May 2021 | Details of the pilot will be published in the summer ahead of applications opening at the end of August 2021 Land managers – including farmers – will be provided government grants to take action against tree pests and diseases which attack woodlands. Owners and managers of trees and woodlands in England are being encouraged to take part in the pilot of the Tree Health Scheme, starting in August. The scheme's measures will include biosecure felling and treatment of diseased or infested trees. It will also support the restocking and maintenance of newly re-planted trees following a pest or disease outbreak.