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Forest Accessibility within a Forestry Funding Program (FORSTWEGR 2016)
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The funding program "Forest Accessibility within a Forestry Funding Program (FORSTWEGR 2016)" by the Free State of Bavaria supports forest owners, forestry associations, and municipalities. It provides grants for the new construction, expansion, and major maintenance of forestry infrastructure, especially heavy-duty forest and access roads, and timber storage areas. The goal is sustainable forest utilization, ensuring timber supply, and forest protection, also in the context of climate change.

Who is Funded

This chapter explains the criteria for funding eligibility under the "Forest Accessibility within a Forestry Funding Program (FORSTWEGR 2016)" program, including target groups and geographical scope.

What is Funded

This section describes the eligible measures and costs in the area of forest development and forestry infrastructure, including the type of supported projects and excluded expenses.

Type and Extent of Funding

This section defines the financial type of support, the amount of grants, and the duration of funding obligations.

Conditions and Requirements

This section describes the essential guidelines and framework conditions that applicants and projects must meet, including legal provisions, cooperation rules, and financial requirements.

Application Procedure

This section guides through the application process, from preparation and submission to the evaluation and approval of funding.

This section identifies the primary legal and official documents that authorize and regulate the funding program "Forest Accessibility within a Forestry Funding Program (FORSTWEGR 2016)".

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

90%

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Bavaria (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Forestry

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Infrastructure

Funding Provider

Program Level: Regional

Funding Body: Bavarian State Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism (StMELF)

Managed By: Office for Food, Agriculture and Forests (AELF)

Website: Ämter für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Forsten in Bayern