Inishowen farmers are
being encouraged to consider diversifying into a new
type of forestry.
Donegal North East T.D., Deputy Niall Blaney said
the Forest Environment Protection Scheme (FEPS)
would enhance the livelihoods of farmers already
availing of the Rural Environment Protection Scheme
(REPS).
"The FEPS scheme is designed to encourage the
establishment of high-nature-value woodlands on REPS
farms, a new type of forestry which combines a high
environmental contribution with strong economic
potential,” said Deputy Blaney.
He encouraged REPS farmers to examine the
opportunities forestry now presents and factor it
into their farm-plan going forward.
“There has been a good take-up of the scheme in
Donegal to date and although FEPS was originally
introduced on a pilot basis, in line with
commitments made in the Programme for Government, it
will now be fully rolled-out," he explained.
Full details and conditions of the FEPS scheme are
available at
www.agriculture.gov.ie , at LoCall 1890 200 223,
or from Teagasc offices. |
