Grants

Grants
There are grants available for the afforestation of agricultural land that is suitable for commercial forestry, subject to environmental considerations and proof of ownership.

Up to 100% grants are available. If you are thinking of planting please contact us immediately!

There are detailed conditions and written Forest Service approval must be obtained before undertaking afforestation. After planting, a detailed application including details of some costs, is required to enable grant and premium payment. Grants can cover up to 100% of costs subject to the maximum rates. Grants were reduced effective 1 January 2011 and may not cover all costs.

Maximum grant rates - (€ per hectare): (from 1 January, 2011)

Category (GPC)	1st Instalment €/ha	2nd Instalment €/ha	Total Grant €/ha
1 - Unenclosed	1,500	500	2,000
2 - Sitka spruce/ Lodgepole Pine	2,200	700	2,900
3 - 10% Diverse mix	2,250	750	3,000
4 - Diverse	2,500	800	3,300
5 - Broadleaves	3,600	1,100	4,700
6 - Oak	3,800	1,200	5,000
7 - Beech	3,800	1,200	5,000
8 - Alder	2,400	800	3,200

In addition a grant of €350 to €500 per hectare is available towards fencing costs.

The Second Instalment Grant is normally payable four years after planting.

Definitions of each category as well as detailed technical specifications and requirements are available upon request from WOODLAND or from Forest Service or Teagasc. Some specifications were changed effective 1 January, 2011.

There are other grants schemes* for Reconstitution, Woodland Improvement, Shaping, Forest Roading and Pruning.

* September 2011 - Some of these Schemes are currently subject to funding constraints.

For details of tax free income click Premiums. See also details of the FEPS scheme.

WOODLAND Contractors Limited is an accepted Forestry Company for providing a planning, inspection and assessment service for the Afforestation programme and other schemes.

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