Extreme Weather Guideline - Forest
The state of Hesse supported forest owners in coping with forest damages caused by extreme weather events. The objective was to eliminate hazards, implement forest protection measures, and reforest damaged areas to secure and restore forest ecosystems.
Who is funded?
The funding program targeted forest owners in Hesse who wanted to clear and restore their forests from damages caused by extreme weather events such as storms or bark beetle infestations. It supported measures to cope with immediate and subsequent damages and to secure or restore forest ecosystems.
What is funded?
The Extreme Weather Guideline - Forest supported various measures to manage damages and consequential damages caused by extreme weather events in forests. This included the removal of calamity timber, diverse forest protection measures, and the reforestation of damaged forest areas.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program provided grants for managing extreme weather damages in forests. The amount of funding varied depending on the measure and included both fixed amounts per cubic meter of damaged timber and percentage-based co-financing of eligible expenses. Specific minimum funding amounts applied.
Conditions and Requirements
Specific conditions applied to the funding regarding the project start, land ownership conditions, expert recommendations and proofs, as well as compliance with nature conservation regulations and tree species selection. Furthermore, accumulation prohibitions with other funding programs had to be observed.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Up to 80% (max. 90% for small private forests < 20 ha) of eligible expenses. Fixed amounts from 4.80 €/m³ to 10 €/m³ for specific measures. Minimum amount 500 € (private forest) / 5,000 € (corporate forest).
Open Until:
31.12.2024
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Hesse (Germany)
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness
Beneficiaries:
Forest owners
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Process Optimization, Infrastructure
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Hessian Ministry for Agriculture and Environment, Viticulture, Forestry, Hunting and Homeland
Managed By:
Darmstadt Regional Council, Department V 52
Additional Partners:
Northwest German Forest Research Institute, competent Forest Office
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