Forest scheme target is 43,000 hectares of new planting

More than 1,300 attended nationwide information meetings on the 2014-2020 Forestry Programme which were organised by Teagasc in association with the Forest Service.

Nuala Ni Fhlatharta, Head of the Teagasc Forestry Development Department, said, “With 15 annual premium payments of over €510 per hectare for conifers and approximately €600 per hectare for broadleaves, I would strongly recommend that landowners consider the potential that this offers.

“In addition to the annual premium, it will be possible for most farmers to hold on to their Basic Payments.