Native Tree Area Scheme
🇮🇪 Ireland · Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
€6,744/ha establishment grant plus €2,206/ha (NTA 1) or €2,284/ha (NTA 2) a year for 10 years, for plots of 0.1-1 ha with no licence needed
A scheme for small native woodlands on farmed land in Ireland that does not require an afforestation licence. NTA 1 funds small native forests and NTA 2 funds small native forests for water protection along watercourses. Each pays a first grant of €5,058/ha and a second of €1,686/ha, then ten annual premiums. Deer tree shelter (up to €1,600/ha) and fencing grants can be added.
Who qualifies
Farmers and non-farmers. Each planting area must be 0.1 to 1.0 ha (plus up to 15% Areas of Biodiversity Enhancement, max payment area 1.15 ha); NTA 1 and NTA 2 can be combined on one holding. NTA 1 parcels must be at least 20 m wide tree-to-tree (some flexibility to 10 m); NTA 2 parcels have a maximum width of 20 m. Only species native to the island of Ireland may be planted.
How to apply
Contact your local Teagasc forestry adviser for details; applications are prepared with a Registered Forester and submitted to the Department under the Forestry Programme 2023-2027.
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