Forestry and Rural Development Scheme

The Forestry and Rural Development Scheme managed by Highland Birchwoodswas launched in August 2003. The Scheme provides £2.7m of European, Forestry Commision, SNH and LEC funding over 3 years for innovative projects in forest management for rural development.

Scope of the Scheme

The scheme will achieve its aims through three themes:

• Theme 1: Adding value to timber products
• Theme 2: Creating a diverse forest resource for the future
• Theme 3: Community-based development through forest management

Eligible Applicants

Any forest owner or manager can apply for Theme 1 & 2 funding. Theme 3 is restricted to communities with an interest in woodland management, including non-profit distributing woodland groups, crofting townships/grazings committees, and other constituted local community organisations

Applying

Applications are now closed