Mixed High Forests with conifers and 20% broadleaves
Forest Type 11 (FT11)
The aim of FT11 – Mixed High Forests: conifer, 20% broadleaves is to create timber production forests with an acceptable conifer species (but not Sitka spruce) and with a minimum of 20% broadleaves.
Acceptable conifer species
Acceptable conifer species are as follows:
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Planting design
Conifers can be planted pure, intimately mixed or in groups.
Broadleaves must make up at least 20% of the total number of trees planted.
All species must be planted at a stocking rate of 2,500 stems / ha and at a spacing of 2 x 2 metres.
Grant rates
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Forest Type |
Grant Rates |
Annual Premium |
Number of Premiums |
Number of Premiums |
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FT11 |
Mixed High Forests: |
€4,452 |
€863 |
15 |
20 |
Additional 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.
Relevant publication
Further information
- For further details, contact your local Teagasc Forestry Adviser.