Forest Service Premium Rates

Farmer Rate
Period 20 years
Payment annually
First payment when afforestation is completed
GPC Description <6ha ≥6 ha ≥12 ha
1 Unenclosed land € 209.51 € 209.51 € 209.51
2 Non Diverse Conifers € 336.48 € 349.18 € 361.88
3 20% Diverse Conifers € 391.08 € 403.78 € 416.47
4 Diverse Conifers € 416.47 € 429.17 € 441.87
5 Broadleaf - other than Oak & Beech € 441.87 € 454.57 € 467.26
6 Oak € 473.61 € 486.31 € 499.01
7 Beech € 473.61 € 486.31 € 499.01

Notes -
a. These rates apply to the Afforestation Scheme.
b. GPC5 and 6 apply to the Native Woodland Scheme - Establishment

To qualify for farmer rate premium all of the following conditions must be satisfied
1 Practice farming within the State
2 Reside within 70 miles of the plantation
3 Own, lease or be in joint management of at least 3 hectares of an agricultural holding
4 Derive at least 25% of their income from farming in the State in one of the 3 years prior to completion of the afforestation and provide documentary evidence of same
Non-Farmer Rate
Period 15 years
Payment annually
First payment when afforestation is completed
Description Rate
Conifers € 171.41
Broadleaves € 184.11
Notes:
a. These rates apply to the Afforestation Scheme.
b. Broadleaves apply to the Native Woodland Scheme - Establishment