12 categories in new forestry grant and premium scheme

The Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme 2014-2020 supports the planting of new forests and offers a range of planting options designed to accommodate a variety of sustainable timber production and ecological objectives.

Grant and premium categories (GPCs) are determined by the category of land planted and tree species planted.

GPC 1 – Unenclosed/Unimproved land: Typically comprises of upland sites and marginal soils.