To encourage woodland establishment, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) offers two grant schemes. Both schemes are administered by the Forest Service and are part funded by the European Union (Council Regulation 1257/1999). The Woodland Grant Scheme (WGS) offers grants towards the costs of establishing and maintaining woodlands. The Farm Woodland Premium Scheme (FWPS) offers annual payments, usually issued in October/November, to compensate for agricultural income foregone. Further information on annual premia rates can be found in the Press Release dated 24th January 2008 available in the Press Release Section of this website.
10 January 2009
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