Afforestation Grant Rates 2015-2020 (Revised February 2018)
| Grant Premium Category (GPC) |
Afforestation | Maintenance | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € /ha. | € /acre | € /ha. | € /acre | € /ha. | € /acre | |
| GPC 1 - Unenclosed Land | € 1,605 | € 650 | € 535 | € 217 | € 2,140 | € 866 |
| GPC 2- Sitka spruce/Lodgepole pine | € 2,330 | € 943 | € 775 | € 314 | € 3,105 | € 1,157 |
| GPC 3 - 10% Diverse Conifers | € 2,410 | € 975 | € 805 | € 326 | € 3,215 | € 1,301 |
| GPC 4 - Diverse Conifers | € 2,785 | € 1,127 | € 925 | € 374 | € 3,710 | € 1,501 |
| GPC 5 - Broadleaf. | € 3,960 | € 1,603 | € 1,320 | € 534 | € 5,280 | € 2,137 |
| GPC 6 - Oak | € 4,215 | € 1,706 | € 1,405 | € 567 | € 5,250 | € 2,274 |
| GPC 7 - Beech | € 4,215 | € 1,706 | € 1,405 | € 567 | € 5,250 | € 2,274 |
| GPC 8 - Alder and Birch | € 2,695 | € 1,091 | € 900 | € 364 | € 3,595 | € 1,455 |
| GPC 9 - Native Woodland (Oak-Birch-Holly-Hazel) | € 4,215 | € 1,706 | € 1,405 | € 569 | € 5,620 | € 2,274 |
| GPC 10 - Native Woodland (Alder-Oak) | € 3,960 | € 1,603 | € 1,320 | € 534 | € 5,280 | € 2,137 |
| GPC 11 - Agro-forestry | € 4,215 | € 1,706 | € 1,405 | € 569 | € 5,620 | € 2,274 |
| GPC 12 - Forestry for Fibre | € 2,410 | € 975 | € 805 | € 326 | € 3,215 | € 1,301 |
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Where Non-IS436 Fencing materials are used (100m/ha cap) the maximum fencing allowance is € 350/ha. for Conifers and € 450/ha. for Broadleaves. The fencing allowance has been increased where IS436 Fencing materials are used (140m/ha cap) the maximum fencing allowance is now € 600/ha. for all GPC's . |
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The grants available can be expected to cover the costs for larger areas Smaller areas generally require more fencing than is allowed for.
Grant approval must be obtained before any work commences.
Higher Grants are paid to encourage the planting of Broadleaves, there are higher costs associated with these species.
The required stocking rates for Oak and Beech is 3,300 trees per hectare.
GPC 8. The stacking rate for Alder is 2,500 trees per hectare.
Definitions
"Enclosed" Land enclosed and improved for Agriciulture.
"Diverse" - Conifers other than Sitka spruce and Lodgepole pine.
Minimum Areas:- Conifers 1.0 ha (2.47 acres) - Broadleaves 0.1 ha. (0.25 acres).
Minimum Width:Normally not less than 40 metres.
Stocking Levels :Conifers - Total stocking level of 2,500 trees/ha.
Broadleaves - other than Alder - Stocking level of 3,300 trees/ha.
Alder - Stocking level of 2,500 trees/ha.