This grant aid is structured as follows:

• Up to 25 linear meters of forest road per hectare of Forest
• Maximum grant rate is €45 per linear metre of road constructed.

Qualification criteria:

• Timber must be ready for harvesting within 2 years
• Issues regarding access and rights of way should be identified and resolved
• Co- Operative road building involving more than one forest owner is encouraged

Increased funding may be available where special construction works such as bridges are required.

Forwood Forestry Ltd has vast experience in the construction of forest roads on all site types and annually constructs in excess of 30 Km of forest roads.

Our company secures approval from the Forest Service before any work commences. This involves:

1. Submitting the relevant application form signed by the applicant, a Forwood Forestry services ltd forester and a surveyor or engineer if necessary
2. A roads map outlining the area to be served and the length and position of the proposed road.
3. A location map
4. Identify and resolve any issues relating to plantation access and rights of way
5. An engineers or surveyors specification where required. This would include, formation work, gradient, interceptor drains, camber etc.
6. Proposed new entrances would be discussed with the County Council local engineer and written approval received.

Each forest is assessed on its own merits and Forwood Forestry Ltd normally provides a turnkey service in both forest road construction and thinning.