Nature conservation agreement
One-time compensation typically 60% of timber value for long usufruct agreements concerning high nature values.
One-time compensation (varies)
Cirka 60 procent av rotnettot (virkesvärde minus avverkningskostnader) för ett 50-årigt avtal
Ongoing application
About the grant
Swedish Forest Agency / County Administrative Board long usufruct agreements (typically 50 years) between landowners and the state to preserve high nature values in forest. Income source for landowners wanting to protect valuable forest without selling.
Requirements
- Landowners with high nature values in forest
- Agreement binds the land for 50 years
- Assessment of nature values required
- Application via Swedish Forest Agency or County Administrative Board
What types of project are suitable?
Source
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