New Planting Grant Scheme with Western Forestry Co-op
New Forest Premium Rates 2023 – 2027
The Department of Agriculture Food and Marine have announced a the new Forestry Programme 2023 – 2027.
Highlights
€1.3 billion announced for new Forestry Supports
- Provides for increased premiums for planting trees of up to €1,142 per hectare (depending on the forest type)
- Premiums payment extended to 20 years for farmers (15 years for non-farmers)
Establishment Premium Rates 2023 – 2027 (€/ha)
| Forest Type | Description | Annual Forestry Premium €/ha | Farmer Premium Duration Years | Total Premium €/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT 1 | Native Forests | €1,103 | 20 | €22,060 |
| FT 2 | Forests for Water* | €1,142 | 20 | €22,840 |
| FT 4 | Neighbourwoods** | €1,142 | 20 | €22,840 |
| FT 5 | Emergent Forest | €350 | 20 | €7,000 |
| FT 6 | Broadleaves (Oak/Beech) | €1,037 | 20 | €20,740 |
| FT 7 | Other Broadleaves | €973 | 20 | €19,460 |
| FT 8 | Agroforestry
Silvopastoral Silvoarable Forest Gardening |
€975
€829 €829 |
10
10 10 |
€9,750
€8,290 €8,290 |
| FT 9 | Seed Orchards | €1,142 | 20 | €22,840 |
| FT 10 | Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) | €912 | 20 | €18,240 |
| FT 11 | Mixed Conifers | €863 | 20 | €17,260 |
| FT 12 | Sitka spruce (20% broadleaves) | €746 | 20 | €14,920 |
*Additional Payment of €1,000 per ha will be paid to landowner on completion of planting
** Grant includes Trails, Seats & Signage Facilities payment
so you have time to decide if forestry is the best option for you. Please note that an application for approval can take 3 – 6 months so apply now and you will have the choice of planting next spring.
Please contact Western Forestry Co-op for more information.
Sligo: 071-9161458 Mayo: 094-9542668
email: info@westernforestrycoop.ie
Please click HERE for information regarding the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTA)
