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8/3/2019 KDWfP_contractors Event_Woodfuel WIG Grant

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Wood-fuel WIG -

delivering in the South East

Mike FurnessWood Fuel WIG Project Manager


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About ngage We are a not-for-profit organisation that

has been providing business support

since 2001.

During 2010/11 we delivered 777k ofgrants in SE (inc. 476k for farm & rural

businesses).

Sustainable development is our main

focus. We are currently involved in partnerships

in 10 EU countries.


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Our role with the WF-WIG

The facilitation and administration of WF-WIG in:

South East Region

South West Region Cumbria

Our involvement starts with receipt of your application and

ends with appraisal of your grant claim.

We will support you with the process BUT we arentFCWoodland Officers.


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Our delivery model...


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What you can expect from us...

Pre-application eligibility advice

Processing of applications in accordance with the

Citizens Charter(11 weeks from receipt of a properly completedapplication to offer of grant [where appropriate])

At least one pre-contract visit

A positive, responsive service (we want you to get

the grant!)

A local contact when you need it


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What we expect from you...

Early contact to check eligibility

Fully completed applications

Accurate mapping of your plans Marking up on site

Photographs with applications

Flexible access to your woods

Delivery of what you applied for

Prompt advice of any problems


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The Woodfuel WIG2 in 1

Total pot of 3 million in SE

Short period for applicationsto

October 2013 Timber fund and Roads fund

Axis 1 funding imposes conditions:

Must have three quotes Actual costs (Receipted invoices)

Grant rate of 60%

Grant amountde minimis


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What will WF-WIG support?

The overall aim is to support the sustainable

production of wood-fuel & other timber products

Timber fundprep. for harvesting: Woodland inventory work

Managing harvesting contracts

Roads fundaccess infrastructure Haulage roads; forwarder roads/tracks

Stacking/loading/turning areas

Bellmouth access to highways


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Eligibility issues...

Some common to both: RLR

Approved up to date management plan (inc. Table10A)

De minimis

Necessary permissions

Must result in timber harvesting

Some is specific to the fund...


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Eligibility forTimber fund...

Woodland/compartment under-managed

(i.e. has missed 2 thinnings)

Payment is based on standard costs

Supports preparation of wood for sale and

managing subsequent harvesting.


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Eligibility forRoads fund...

Management plan must support the need for

proposed infrastructure

Scheme must last 20+ years (FC roading guidelines- ON25)

Based on 3 quotes

Grant must be matched with timber

harvested (1 tonne per 50 grant)

Grant paid on actualcosts


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How to apply... Call to discuss any eligibility issues

Download the forms and email everything to meor post

them:

EWGS1

Mastermap

EWGS5

WIG calculator Up to date management plan

Technical drawings (for Road fund)

Get quotes once weve agreed the outline scheme


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Myths and misconceptions...

Doesnt need to be under-managed for Roads

grants

There doesnt have to be an increase in timber

outputcan just be more efficient.

Agents supervision and engineers design fees

can be included

Dont have to take cheapest quote

Value of timber arising is not taken into

account.


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Over to you for any questions...

[email protected]

01844 210422

07795 515 413

The Saunderton Estate, Wycombe Road, Sunderton, Bucks.

HP14 4BF.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

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