Grant or payment · Northern Ireland
Woodland Investment Grant: Restocking
Grant to restock existing woodland after felling, to improve species diversity and resilience to climate change.
- From
- DAERA Forest Service
- How much
- £800 per hectare. Minimum application area 1 ha; minimum restocking coupe 0.2 ha.
- Who can apply
- Woodland owners including farmers, landowners, estate owners, charities and local councils (not government bodies).
What you’ll need
- DAERA Category 1 Farm Business ID
- Forest Management Plan (template on the DAERA website)
- Application form
How to apply
- Download the 2026 information booklet and Forest Management Plan template
- Send the application to Forest Service Grants Branch
- Do not start work before a Final Letter of Offer
Closing date unclear: the forestry grants page says the scheme is now open, but no closing date was found on the page or in the 2026 booklet (published 23 October 2026).
Similar schemes
- MOREwoods Open all yearWoodland TrustSite visit, woodland design, trees and protection, and funding for new woodland of at least half a hectare.
- Small Woodland Grant Scheme Coming soonDAERA Forest ServiceGrant to plant new native woodland of 0.2 ha or more, with a fixed area payment for establishment, a fencing grant and annual premia.
Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2. Always read the official page before you apply.