Trees · Northern Ireland

DAERA Small Woodland Grant Scheme

Run by DAERA Forest Service

PausedLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Up to £6,425 per hectare for establishment costs and annual premia over 10 years, plus support for new stock fencing where needed (2025 round)
Who qualifies
Landowners in Northern Ireland planting new native woodland (minimum area 0.2 hectares); annual premiums apply to eligible farm businesses converting agricultural land.
Where
Landowners anywhere in Northern Ireland.
Status
Paused. 2025-26 round closed 7 January 2026; rounds have opened each autumn.
Type of payment
Grant
Official program page

What you do

Plant a new native woodland on your land with grant support for establishment, fencing and annual premiums.

Requirements

  • Minimum planting area of 0.2 hectares
  • New native woodland
  • Apply within the round's application window

How to apply

  1. 1Apply through DAERA online services while a round is open
  2. 2Contact Forest Service on 028 6634 3019 or [email protected] for help

Timing and deadlines

The 2025 round opened 13 November 2025 and closed 7 January 2026.

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “DAERA Small Woodland Grant Scheme,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/northern-ireland/daera-small-woodland-grant-scheme

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