You have idle land that generates nothing
PEPAC supports the afforestation of agricultural and non-agricultural land, covering planting and maintenance in the early years. We assess whether your plots qualify.
- Put marginal or abandoned land to productive use
- Build a forest asset with medium and long-term value
- Contribute to carbon sequestration and soil protection
Calls with their own calendar — confirmed in the diagnosis
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Funding
Calculated for your project
Programmes
Portugal 2030, RRP and others
Region
Mainland Portugal
Eligible businesses
Forest owners and producers, Farms with unproductive plots, Bodies managing commons and shared areas, Forest producer organisations
The opportunity
Why this funding is worth exploring
The incentive reduces the financial burden of the investment and accelerates projects already planned by the business.
Planting supported
Support covers site preparation, plants and establishing the stand.
Maintenance in the early years
A maintenance premium applies while the stand is not yet yielding.
Long-term asset
Forest raises property value and generates future income.
Who can apply
- Holders of eligible land identified in the land parcel system
- Species and densities in line with the call rules
- Commitment to maintain the stand for the set period
- Tax and social security compliance
What is funded
- Site preparation and planting
- Certified plants and individual protection
- Access improvements and fuel management strips
- Maintenance premium in the early years
- Project design and technical supervision
Not sure whether your project qualifies? Receive an answer within 24 business hours.
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Other funding linked to this project
Many companies combine more than one incentive. Check the related pages before deciding.
How Start PME works
From assessment to payment, with support at every stage
We work through clear stages so you always know what happens next.
- 1
Free assessment
We review the business profile, investment and region to confirm eligibility and the applicable rate.
- 2
Strategy and eligibility
We select the right call, structure the project and maximise the available uplifts.
- 3
Application submitted
We prepare the project description, investment plan and forecasts, and submit everything on time.
- 4
Delivery and payments
We support procurement, payment claims and reports through to project completion.
5,000+
Applications submitted
€50M+
Approved eligible expenditure
€27M+
Approved non-repayable funding
82%
Approval rate
Experience and trust
Trusted by the clients we have supported
Proven results and genuine feedback from Start PME clients.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the questions holding back your decision
Find out in two minutes whether funding is available for your business
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