Donegal farmers urged to apply for Native Tree Area Scheme

Farmers in Donegal are being encouraged to apply for the Native Tree Area Scheme.

There are two different options available to applicants under the scheme.

NTA 1 allows the creation of small native forests while NTA 2 allows the creation of native forests for water protection.

Grant and annual premium payments over a ten-year period are available under the scheme with €22,060 per hectare for NTA 1 and €22,840 per hectare for NTA 2.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine led by Donegal Deputy McConalouge say the scheme is targeted at native tree species as they play a role in climate change, biodiversity, and water quality.