Rural Development Contracts (RDCs)
New forest grants have been introduced as part of the new Scottish Rural
Development Programme (SRDP) for 2007-2013. The rural programme will
bring together a number of rural grants, including forestry grants,
into an integrated system for rural support called Rural Development
Contracts (RDC). Many of the options available will be familiar to those
of you that used the Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme (see below). There
is a package within the SRDP that is specifically for black grouse.
This identifies both forestry and other options that can provide benefits
for black grouse. You will need to pick and choose those options from
the list provided that suit the requirements of your site.
Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme (SFGS)
Administered by Forestry Commission Scotland, this scheme was designed
to encourage the creation and management of woods and forests to provide
economic, environmental and social benefits now and in the future. Grants
were awarded to expand and restore areas of native woodland, reduce
deer numbers, mark deer fences and improve woodland biodiversity (black
grouse a priority).
The SFGS closed on 31 August 2006. For more information, contact your
nearest Black
Grouse Recovery Project, or your local
FC Scotland conservancy.
