Forestry Grants

Teagasc provides objective and independent information on forestry grants to private landowners 

Forest creation

The following support measures to create a new forest are due to open in the near future.

Small native forests

The Native Tree Area Scheme (NTA 1 & 2) supports the creation of small native forests (up to one hectare) on farms. An afforestation licence is not required.

Wide range of diverse forests with varying objectives

The following forest creation measures (Overview of forest establishment grant rates) support the creation of a wide range of forests with varying objectives. This scheme is open to both farmers and non-farmers. An afforestation licence will be required.

Additional forest creation support measures 

• A Fencing Grant ensures that newly established forests are fully protected from browsing animals.
• An Environment Report Grant will be paid if a report from an ecologist or archaeologist is submitted. 
• The Woodland Environmental Fund provides participating landowners (Forest Types 1 & 2) an additional once-off single payment 

Existing forests

The following support measures to better manage an existing forest are open for applications.

• Forest Roads Scheme 2023-2027 
• Reconstitution Ash Dieback Scheme 2023–2027 

Useful grants information 

• Getting started in forestry in five steps 
• Online forestry premium applications 
• Interaction of forestry with other farm schemes 
• Licence applications can be viewed on the DAFM Forestry Licence Viewer (external website) 

Further information 

• Contact your local Forestry Adviser or email forestry@teagasc.ie 

Forestry Advice

Do you have forestry questions of a technical nature? Please visit the Advisory section.

Keep in mind that regulations may change over time. Before making an application, please check that you have the most recent information.

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