Tree Planting

A wooded buffer along one or both banks of the river is very beneficial to the river. Trees will absorb excess nutrients, such as ortho-phosphorus and prevent sediment getting to the river while also increases soil infiltration rates and slows over land flow of water. Trees also stabilise the riverbank, preventing erosion and provide a terrestrial habitat for many animal species. Payment for planting of native trees can be received in addition to other mitigation measures selected by an applicant e.g. hedgerow measure. The planting of trees under this measure does not contribute to the planting of trees as part of an Eco scheme for Pillar 1 payments.
One off payment of €16/tree. Max 100 trees.

Check out this case study from a farmer in Tipperary who planted trees on his land to help prevent run-off of nutrients and sediment into a local watercourse.

Cashel farmer highlights the benefits of Farming for Water EIP Measures – Farming for Water EIP

See link below for more details on tree planting:

Tree Planting

See video below courtesy of Kerry Agri Business to see how it works.