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Axe Forestry Planting

Irelands vibrant forestry sector is playing an increasingly important economic, environmental and social role in our farming and rural communities. Ireland has the best climate in Europe for growing trees but we need to plant more trees to meet an increasing demand for timber (Harvesting Information) from our dynamic processing and renewable energy sectors.

To encourage the planting of more forests a range of planting schemes with attractive afforestation annual premiums are now available to landowners. Forest establishment is 100% funded by the Department of Agriculture, Forest Service in Ireland and the afforestation grant supports the cost of planting and maintaining the forest including Axe Forestry Ltd services for the first 4 years ensuring that there is no cost to the landowner.

The introduction of the new forestry scheme has seen the removal of farmer and non-farmer rates with a uniform premium for every landowner for 15 years tax free and on top of that they retain their ownership on a forest that is increasing in value annually. You will also retain your single Farm Payment. This provides additional, secure and regular income for land owners particularly on marginal land.

Planting your land is a big decision and to ensure you get professional advice and a FREE site assessment contact a member of our team today on 087-3814886.