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Afforestation Scheme 2014-2020 rates
- Published on: 4 February 2018
- Last updated on: 20 February 2020
These tables show grant and maintenance premium rates under the Afforestation Scheme 2014-2020.
The overall Afforestation Scheme comprises various grant and premium categories, each with its own level of grants and premiums. Some grant and premium categories refer to specific species, while others refer to particular land types or forestry systems.
The minimum mandatory broadleaf requirement per site is 15%. Fencing allowances also apply. The tables below list the current rates which will apply to all new planting for the remaining period of the programme.
| Grant and Premium Category (GPC) | 1st Grant per ha | 2nd Grant per ha | Fencing Allocation per ha | Fencing Allocation per ha | Total Grant Available per ha | |
| IS436 (140m /ha cap) | Non IS436 (100m /ha cap) | |||||
| GPC 1 – Unenclosed | €1,605 | €535 | €600 | €350 | €2,740 | |
| GPC 2 – Sitka Spruce / Lodgepole Pine | €2,330 | €775 | €600 | €350 | €3,705 | |
| GPC 3 – 10% Diverse Conifer / Broadleaf | €2,410 | €805 | €600 | €350 | €3,815 | |
| GPC 4 – Diverse Conifer | €2,785 | €925 | €600 | €350 | €4,310 | |
| GPC 5 – Broadleaf | €3,960 | €1,320 | €600 | €450 | €5,880 | |
| GPC 6 – Oak | €4,215 | €1,405 | €600 | €450 | €6,220 | |
| GPC 7 – Beech | €4,215 | €1,405 | €600 | €450 | €6,220 | |
| GPC 8 – Alder / Birch | €2,695 | €900 | €600 | €450 | €4,195 | |
| GPC 9 – Native Woodland Establishment (Scenarios 1-3) | €4,215 | €1,405 | €600 | €450 | €6,220 | |
| GPC 10 – Native Woodland Establishment (Scenario 4) | €3,960 | €1,320 | €600 | €450 | €5,880 | |
| GPC 11 – Agroforestry | €4,215 | €1,405 | €600 | €450 | €6,220 | |
| GPC 12 – Forestry for Fibre | €2,410 | €805 | €600 | €450 | €3,815 |
Premium rates
Annual premium payments are as follows. The same rate applies for both Farmers and Non-Farmers.
| Grant and Premium Category (GPC) | Annual Premium payable per hectare (ha) | Annual Premium payable per hectare (ha) | Duration |
| Rate <10ha | Rate >10ha | Years | |
| GPC 1 – Unenclosed | €185 | €190 | 15 |
| GPC 2 – Sitka Spruce / Lodgepole Pine | €440 | €450 | 15 |
| GPC 3 – 10% Diverse Conifer / Broadleaf | €510 | €520 | 15 |
| GPC 4 – Diverse Conifer | €590 | €600 | 15 |
| GPC 5 – Broadleaf | €605 | €620 | 15 |
| GPC 6 – Oak | €645 | €660 | 15 |
| GPC 7 – Beech | €645 | €660 | 15 |
| GPC 8 – Alder / Birch | €605 | €620 | 15 |
| GPC 9 – Native Woodland Establishment (Scenarios 1-3) | €665 | €680 | 15 |
| GPC 10 – Native Woodland Establishment (Scenario 4) | €665 | €680 | 15 |
| GPC 11 – Agroforestry | €645 | €660 | 5 |
| GPC 12 – Forestry for Fibre | €510 | €520 | 15 |
Read more on the scheme:
Afforestation Scheme 2014-2020 leaflet
This leaflet gives an overview of the Afforestation Scheme 2014-2020 including details on grant rates.
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