The Forestry Programme is the main vehicle that the Department uses to encourage the establishment and sustainable management of our forests. There are supports for the creation of new forests, and support for the management and replanting of existing forests.
There are 11 different Forest Types that can be planted by farmers under the new Forestry Programme. The farmer premium duration has been increased to 20 years (15 years for non-farmer). The Afforestation Grant Scheme (AGS) includes an establishment and fencing grant as well as an annual premium payment for 20 years.
Forest type | Annual Forestry Premium/Ha | Farmer premium duration (Years) | |
|---|---|---|---|
FT1 | Native Forests | €1,103 | 20 |
FT2 | Forests for Water* | €1,142 | 20 |
FT3 | Forests on Public Lands | N/A | N/A |
FT4 | NeighbourWoods** | €1,142 | 20 |
FT5 | Emergent Forest | €350 | 20 |
FT6 | Emergent Forest Oak/Beech | €1,037 | 20 |
FT7 | Other Broadleaves | €973 | 20 |
FT8 | Agroforestry | ||
Silvopastoral (Trees & animals) | €975 | 10 | |
Silvoarable (Trees & Crops) | €829 | 10 | |
Forest Gardening | €829 | 10 | |
FT9 | Seed Orchards | €1,142 | 20 |
FT10 | Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) | €912 | 20 |
FT11 | Mixed Conifers | €863 | 20 |
FT12 | Sitka spruce | €746 | 20 |
* Additional payment of €1,000 per ha will be paid to the landowner on completion of planting
** Grant includes Trails, Seats & Signage Facilities
Forestry Services Ltd. is a private forestry company specialising in providing forestry services to all woodland owners and persons considering forestry.