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Natura 2000 support for promoting biodiversity in private forests 2025

The support compensates private forest owners for income lost due to Natura 2000 network and other nature conservation restrictions.

Agency	KIK
Region	EU
Country	EE
Legal form	Private person
Start date	4 Apr 2025
End date	30 Apr 2025
Max funding	160 €/ha per year in strictly protected zones (including Natura 2000 and outside), forest habitats, and planned strictly protected areas, Up to 60 €/ha per year in restricted zones or conservation areas without forest habitats, and in planned restricted zones/conservation areas
Coverage	Support is paid based on a fixed hectare-based unit rate. If the total amount of support exceeds the budget, the rate will be proportionally reduced.

Grant application conditions

Applicant type	Private forest owner (natural person)
Geographical restriction	The eligible area must be located in a Natura 2000 area or outside Natura 2000 in a strictly protected zone, restricted zone, or conservation area
Minimum area	Support can be applied for if the eligible forest area is at least 0.3 ha
Single application	Eligible areas for both measures can be submitted in a single application; two separate applications are not allowed
Annual application	Support must be applied for annually
Documentation	https://www.pria.ee/toetused/natura-2000-erametsades-elurikkuse-soodustamise-toetus-2025

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