Niall Collins
Question:281. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the grant aid available for forestry planting and energy purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14173/16]
View answerThursday, 2 June 2016
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The afforestation scheme provides grant aid for the total cost of establishing new forests. The potential end use for these forests includes wood for energy purposes. The following lists the grant aid available.
|
Grant Premium Category |
Total Grant €/ha |
|
1 – Unenclosed |
2600 |
|
2 - Sitka spruce / LP |
3545 |
|
3 – 10% Diverse Conifer |
3650 |
|
4 – Diverse Conifer |
3965 |
|
5 – Broadleaf |
5435 |
|
6 – Oak / Beech |
5750 |
|
7 – Beech |
5750 |
|
8 – Alder |
3860 |
|
9- Native Woodland Establishment (Scenarios 1-4, Oak, Hazel, Birch) |
5750 |
|
10- Native Woodland establishment (Scenario 4, Alder) |
5435 |
|
11 - Agro-forestry |
4450 |
|
12 – Forestry for Fibre |
2450 |