Sustaining plantations to reap rewards

New forest plantations require several years of active management to become well established.

The payment of the second instalment of the Afforestation Scheme (maintenance grant) and forestry premium is subject to the forest successfully achieving certain standards. If a plantation is not well maintained, future timber revenue is likely to be compromised.

Teagasc has published a new leaflet guide for forest owners to take an active role in the management of their forests, in order to maximise future timber revenue.