Kestrel Forestry Services

Grants and Premiums

Current Afforestation Grants €/Ha.

Category Establishment Grant Maintenance Grant Total Grant
Unenclosed 1,500.00 500.00 2,000.00
Non - Diverse 2,200.00 700.00 2,900.00
10% Diverse* 2,250.00 750.00 3,000.00
Diverse* 2,500.52 800.00 3,300.00
Ash/Sycamore 3,600.00 1,100.00 4,700.00
Oak 3,800.00 1,200.00 5,000.00
Beech 3,800.00 1,200.00 5,000.00
Alder 2,400.00 800.00 3,200.00

 

Fencing Allowance Extra:

€350 - 400/ha. maximum for Conifers, €450 - 500/ha. maximum for broadleaves.

 

*10% Diverse:

90% Sitka Spruce + 10% diverse species.

 

*Diverse:

100% Norway Spruce / Douglas Fir / Hybrid Larch, Scots pine

 

Current Premium Rates - Euros per Acre 2011

Category Farmer Non-Farmer
Unenclosed 62 51
10% Diverse * 172 73
Diverse * 183 73
Ash/Sycamore 194 78
Oak/Beech 208 78
Alder 194 78

 

Farmers Rate paid for 20 Years

 

Non – Farmers Rate paid for 15 years.

 

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