Forest Road Grant

Access for timber removal is extremely important for harvest operations. A forest road grant is available from the Forest Service to assist in the construction of the road, the following operations are eligible for support:

Forest Road Grant 1

– Tree clearance

– Inceptor drains and Formation work

– Base course and surfacing

– Bell mouths and turntables

– Internal Turning junctions

– Culverts and Bridges

The maximum grant rate available is €40 per linear metre to a maximum of 20 linear metres per hectare (please note roading density is limited to 20m/ha for grant aid only and a forest owner may extend the road at their own cost if necessary). Your local Co-op Forester can inspect your site to assess the layout and design of the road and submit an application for road grant approval to the Forest Service.

Road Approval Criteria:

50% of forest area must be due for harvesting within next 3 years (5 years for a co-operative roading venture)

Broadleaves can be used for area calculation where the average height is 8 metres

Ownership of land on which road is to be built will be required

You must have a Felling License before you start to build your forest road. Western Forestry Co-op promotes co-operative road ventures and has assisted forest owners in building co-operative roads to service adjoining plantations.

Please contact Western Forestry Co-op for more information.

Western Forestry Co-op Offices.

Sligo: 071-9161458 Mayo: 094-9542668
email: info@westernforestrycoop.ie