Establish an Irish Forest

Ireland is an extremely attractive region for establishing and maturing forestry. With strong growth rates, a supportive grant and premium structure as well as favourable tax treatment, the temperate climate enhances growth.

Green Belt operates a 4 year management contract specifically designed for farmers and landowners who wish to plant a new forest. This contract relieves the owner of all the risks in establishing the plantation. The forest is established by Green Belt's professional foresters under the grant scheme administered by the Forest Service.

The annual premium is available for the forest owner for 15 years, and valued up to €680 per hectare depending on the species selected - important to remember** 'the right tree in the right place.'** Green Belt works with the forest owners (you!) throughout the lifecycle of the plantation and we advise on all aspects of forestry management. Our focus is on managing the plantation to fulfill its potential - for some it's financial, for others it's an amenity. Regardless, each forest is important and adds so much to the local community and the private estate in Ireland.

Forestry Earnings

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Premium rates for new planting

The Native Woodland Scheme is further encouraged with the support of the woodland environmental fund. This fund will add €1,000 per hectare to the land owner from a support company, interested in having an association with the benefits from the forest (but not owning the forest, trees or land).Find out more about our Native Woodland Services.

Environmental Impact Statements are required for most applications currently. Green Belt can provide a full environmental service to assist the application through the full approval process. Contact us to discuss the options around the financing of this activity.

Forestry Grants for New Planting

Forestry Establishment Grant & Premiums

Forestry establishment is covered by a full, exchequer backed grant. This is to encourage further planting nationally to increase the national cover from below 11% to 18%.

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Native Woodland Scheme

Native Woodland Establishment (as represented by Grant & Premium Categories (GPCs) 9 and 10 under the Afforestation Grant & Premium Scheme)funds the establishment of new native woodland on open ‘greenfield’ sites.

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Green Belt Services for New Forest Plantations

	Forestry Management Plan A forest thrives under constant and consistent professional management. Read more about this service.
	Environmental Impact Statements For most applications to the Forest Service, there is a necessity for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). These reports address the impacts forestry may have on the environment within a 15km radius of the forest or proposed forest. Read more about this service.

Get in touch with a Local Green Belt Advisor

Our network of professional foresters located nationally are perfectly placed to source opportunities suitable for you and to manage your investment through to clearfell and beyond.