Funding for Forestry Measures within the Joint Task "Improvement of Agricultural Structure and Coastal Protection" (ForstGAKFöRL M-V)

The program is aimed at natural and legal persons under private or public law who own agricultural or forest land, as well as forestry associations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It aims to support the sustainable development of forestry.

The funding covers a variety of measures to secure and further develop forestry in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, from near-natural forest management and forestry infrastructure to coping with the consequences of extreme weather. Necessary expenses are supported, while certain costs such as loan procurement costs and deductible value-added tax are excluded.

Funding is provided in the form of non-repayable grants or allocations. The funding amount and type vary depending on the measure group, with both fixed-rate and percentage-based financing being used. Project durations are determined specifically for each measure.

To receive funding, applicants must meet certain legal, technical, and organizational requirements. These include compliance with commitment periods, specific forest management requirements, and adherence to de minimis regulations for forestry associations.

The application procedure requires a written application using specific forms available from the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State Forest. The approving authority, the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State Forest Institute, decides at its discretion and within the limits of available budgetary funds. Disbursement usually takes place shortly before the end of the approval period, and proof of use must be submitted after the final disbursement.

The funding guideline is based on the GAK Act and the State Budget Ordinance of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The specific guideline is the 'Guideline for the Promotion of Forestry Measures within the Joint Task "Improvement of Agricultural Structure and Coastal Protection" (ForstGAKFöRL M-V)'. Official texts are available in the official gazettes of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and on the website of the MV State Forest.