TIMBERLAND FORESTRY

This is for the establishment of newly planted areas with a greater emphasis on environmental objectives than those applying for the regular afforestation scheme.

In addition to the Standard Forestry Premium farmers in REPS qualify for an additional €200 per hectare for 5 years for areas of 8 ha. and over. For farms of 30 hectares and less, the minimum plantation size has been reduced to 5 hectares, attracting a corresponding FEPS premium of €150 per hectare for plantations between 5 and 8 hectares.

   Native Woodland Scheme

This allows for the reinstatement of older existing woodland and for the establishment of non commercial Woodlands using native species.

Standard Forestry Premium rates apply for newly established woodland areas, alternatively there is the Native Woodland Premium of €120 /hectare.

   Forest Roading Grants

Grant Rates have been increased, backdated to 1/6/2006, the new rate is €45 per metre for up to 80% of approved costs, this is a cost based scheme.

The maximum roading density allowed is 25m per ha. for harvesting roads.

   Reconstitution of Woodlands Scheme

The replanting of trees following damage due to natural causes such as Frost, Fire and Windblow.

Grant Rates are cost based to a maximum of €3,174 per ha for Conifers and €6,730 per ha. for Broadleaves

Shaping of Broadleaves   (Sub scheme of the Reconstitution of Woodlands Scheme)

Formative shaping is required when young trees have multiple leaders or disproportionately large side shoots. This occurs mainly as a result of frost or wind damage.

Grant Rates First Shaping max. €254 per ha. Second Shaping max. €254 per ha.

   Woodland Improvement Scheme

The conversion of degraded existing woodland into more productive forest. This is done by treating the existing woodland in the context of a continuous cover forestry silvicultural system. The scheme is directed mainly, but not exclusively, towards broadleaf woodlands.

Grant Rates Costs to a max. of €4,444 per hectare for Broadleaves and €2,539 per hectare for Conifers.

High pruning of Conifers.    (Sub scheme of the Woodland Improvement Scheme)

This scheme is directed towards the high pruning of commercial coniferous crops. Typically 13 to 22 years old, DBH 14 to 18 cm, pruning a minimum of 500 stems per hectare.

Grant Rates€698 per hectare for First Lift ( high prune to 3.5m)

€825 per hectare for Second Lift (high prune from 3.5m to 6.0m) .

   Neighbour Wood Scheme

For local authorities and community groups to develop local woodland amenities, specifically for public access and enjoyment. Funding is available for:

Establishing new "NeighbourWoods"( max Grant €6,730/ha)

Improving existing Woods (max Grant €4,444/ha).

Installing recreational facilities such as paths, seats and sinage (max €2,540/ha).

   Reforestation -

Applied to land replanted following a clearfell - This Scheme has been suspended since 2003. Grant rates were €1,015 / ha for Broadleaves and €635 / ha for Conifers.

Reforestation is not eligable for grant aid under the CAP Afforestation Scheme.

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Dermot Houlihan B.Agr.Sc (Forestry)
TIMBERLAND FORESTRY
Forestry Consultancy and Management
27 Bushypark Lawn, Circular Road, Galway, Ireland

Phone/Fax: 091-527580 Mobile: 086-2687476
E-mail:Dermot@timber-land.com