February 8, 2026

It is hugely encouraging to see the release and details of the Reconstitution of windblow scheme by Minister Healy Rae and the DAFM.

Within the document the terms of payment per impacted forest and structure of the grant for replanting is laid out. Your professional forester at Green Belt will help you in the application for the grant payments. We will map the areas impacted, acquire the financial support for the replanting works appropriate to the area damaged by the storms, and then carry out the replanting works.

Green Belt has a huge legacy of successful forestry establishment and have replanted more than 10,000 hectares in the last 5 years post timber harvesting. 

While the initial impact of the storm was devastating, this scheme, as well as the timber revenue generated from the recovery harvest, will go some way to ease the concerns of those considering forestry. It remains an excellent use of land and for many, a strong and resilient element of their investment portfolio.

We look forward to working closely with you on your forestry restoration project.

Details of the scheme are FOUND HERE