Native woodland establishment is a key measure in  Irelands afforestation program. The Woodland Environmental Fund (WEF)  provides an additional funding mechanism of €1,000.00/ha to landowners who  engage in native woodland planting, this money is often needed to cover  additional cost such as fencing.  

Forestry Services Ltd. is a registered ‘Natural  Capital Facilitator’ for the WEF with DAFM, allowing us to facilitate the WEF  scheme. We have delivered ten WEF schemes this year and are actively putting  our programme together for next year.

The money received by landowners within the WEF is  provided by private business’ who wish to facilitate native woodland  establishment, allowing the companies to meet their environmental and  biodiversity related targets.

Landowners  considering establishing a native woodland can avail of €1000/ha (WEF) and  the annual forest premium of €1,103.00/ha for 20 years and retain  ownership and the BISS as well as free establishment of the Native woodland.

If you are a  landowner considering planting a Native Woodland or a company considering  participating in the WEF, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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