Climate-Adapted Forest Management

Last updated: 14.6.2025
Grant

This program by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) provides grants to strengthen the resilience and adaptability of forest ecosystems to climate change. It supports forest owners in Germany in implementing management practices that go beyond legal requirements to promote biodiversity, climate protection, and sustainable forestry.

Who is funded

This section explains which applicants are eligible for funding through the “Climate-Adapted Forest Management” program and which geographical areas are covered. The aim is to support natural and legal persons who manage forest areas in Germany and are committed to strengthening forest resilience and climate protection.

What is funded

This section describes the eligible measures and thematic areas of the “Climate-Adapted Forest Management” program. Specific criteria for climate-adapted forest management are defined, which aim to increase the resilience, biodiversity, and climate protection performance of forests.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial support of the “Climate-Adapted Forest Management” program. It explains the form of funding, the amount of grants per hectare per year, and the duration of the funding commitment.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential prerequisites and conditions for applicants and grant recipients in the “Climate-Adapted Forest Management” program. It includes provisions for project commencement, prohibitions on cumulation, and other important regulations to be observed during the application process and project duration.

Application Procedure

This section describes the application process for the “Climate-Adapted Forest Management” program, from the submission of documents to approval. It provides information on the necessary steps and the relevant criteria for decision-making.

This section outlines the legal basis of the “Climate-Adapted Forest Management” funding program. It names the relevant directive as well as other pertinent regulations and laws that form the framework for granting subsidies.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

100.00 € per hectare per year

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Federal Republic of Germany

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environmental and Climate Protection

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Forestry

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Implementation, Process Optimization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

National

Funding Body:

Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL)

Managed By:

Agency for Renewable Resources (FNR)

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