Afforestation and Reforestation Program for 2023-2027.
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Type of law
Policy
Abstract
The document delineates the regulatory framework governing the support for afforestation and reforestation activities. Its primary focus is on establishing procedures for granting and administering aid, emphasizing objectives related to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and sustainable energy development through forest enhancement.
The policy context is rooted in EU and Lithuanian legislation aimed at supporting rural development, environmental protection, and sustainable forestry practices.
Key measures include support in the form of grants based on fixed unit costs for activities such as reforestation and recovery of forests damaged by natural disasters. Eligibility criteria specify applicant qualifications, land ownership conditions, and project compliance with forest recovery regulations, including species composition requirements and documentation standards.
The document also details the support rates per hectare for various tree species, procedures for project approval, and conditions for the transfer of commitments, emphasizing transparency and adherence to environmental and forestry legislation. It underscores the importance of supporting native species, maintaining species diversity, and ensuring project alignment with strategic objectives.
Implementation mechanisms involve application submission via electronic means, evaluation based on compliance with predefined criteria, and monitoring through on-the-spot checks and quality assessments in specified growth years. Timelines for planting, replanting, and documentation submission are explicitly outlined, with institutional responsibilities assigned to the Agency, the State Forest Service, and other relevant bodies. The document also prescribes sanctions for non-compliance, procedures for support recovery, and stakeholder engagement protocols, ensuring procedural clarity and enforcement consistency throughout the aid administration process.
The policy context is rooted in EU and Lithuanian legislation aimed at supporting rural development, environmental protection, and sustainable forestry practices.
Key measures include support in the form of grants based on fixed unit costs for activities such as reforestation and recovery of forests damaged by natural disasters. Eligibility criteria specify applicant qualifications, land ownership conditions, and project compliance with forest recovery regulations, including species composition requirements and documentation standards.
The document also details the support rates per hectare for various tree species, procedures for project approval, and conditions for the transfer of commitments, emphasizing transparency and adherence to environmental and forestry legislation. It underscores the importance of supporting native species, maintaining species diversity, and ensuring project alignment with strategic objectives.
Implementation mechanisms involve application submission via electronic means, evaluation based on compliance with predefined criteria, and monitoring through on-the-spot checks and quality assessments in specified growth years. Timelines for planting, replanting, and documentation submission are explicitly outlined, with institutional responsibilities assigned to the Agency, the State Forest Service, and other relevant bodies. The document also prescribes sanctions for non-compliance, procedures for support recovery, and stakeholder engagement protocols, ensuring procedural clarity and enforcement consistency throughout the aid administration process.
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Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
LIETUVOS RESPUBLIKOS ŽEMĖS ŪKIO MINISTRAS ĮSAKYMAS DĖL LIETUVOS ŽEMĖS ŪKIO IR KAIMO PLĖTROS 2023–2027 METŲ STRATEGINIO PLANO INTERVENCINĖS PRIEMONĖS „MIŠKO VEISIMAS IR ATKŪRIMAS“ ĮGYVENDINIMO TAISYKLIŲ PATVIRTINIMO 2025 m. kovo 13 d. Nr. 3D-130 Vilnius.