TIMBERLAND FORESTRY

   Forest Roading Grants

The Grant Rate from January 2012 is €35 per metre with a maximum roading density allowed of 20m per ha. Apart from loading bays, only the minimum amount of roadway will be grant aided to allow for maximum forwarding distances of 500m.

Grants are only approved for areas which are immediately due for harvesting, a retention is paid following harvesting and the use of the road.

For roading applications since the 21st September 2011, permission for a new access from a public road is required from the local authority , that is unless an existing access was already in place prior to that date.

In general construction of forest roads require approval whether or not a grant is being sought.

   Woodland Improvement (Tending and Thinning of Broadleaves Scheme)

following a review there are no changes to the Scheme conditions or rates of payment and it has been re-opened.

This Scheme applies for the tending and/or thinning of young Broadleaf woodlands planted since 1980. This Scheme provides for payments of up to €750 per hectare, with a maximum Grant of €20,000 per application.

   FEPS (Forestry Environment Protection Scheme)

This is for the establishment of newly planted areas with a greater emphasis on environmental objectives than those applying for the regular afforestation scheme. Farmers must currently be in REPS qualify for payment under this Scheme.

The payment is an additional €200 per hectare for up to 5 years for areas of 8 ha. and over. For farms of 30 hectares or less, the minimum plantation size for FEPS is 5 hectares, with a corresponding FEPS premium of €150 per hectare for plantations of up to 8 hectares.

   Native Woodland Scheme for Woodland Establishment

A Grant for the establishment of Woodlands using native species. Standard Forestry Premium rates apply for newly established woodland areas.

The Native Woodland Conservation Scheme which was for the reinstatement of older existing woodland is currently suspended.

   Reconstitution of Woodlands Scheme

The replanting of trees following damage due to natural disaster such as drought, frost or disease and pests such as deer, grey squirrel or vole. Grant Rates are cost based to a maximum of €3,927 per ha for Conifers and €7,604 per ha. for Broadleaves

Since June 2009 grant aid is no longer be available for plantations damaged by Fire or by Wind-blow.

   Neighbour Wood Scheme - Currently Suspended

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

Funding was available for: Establishing new "NeighbourWoods", Improving existing Woods and Installing recreational facilities.

   Reforestation -

- This Scheme has been suspended since 2003.

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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