• This scheme applies to areas of existing woodland which have the potential to be improved from a lower to a higher state of productivity
  • Grant aid is available to cover some of the costs involved including:
    • Clearing of invasive species such as laurel etc.
    • Felling of over mature, malformed trees
    • Enrichment planting of suitable species
    • Pruning to improve stem quality
    • Thinning or respacing to promote growth
    • Management of natural regeneration
  • Grant aid is paid to a maximum of €4,444 in 2 installments, 75% in year 1, 25% four years later.
  • There are no premiums associated with this scheme
  • The increased demand for wood energy means there is undoubted potential for this scheme.