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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...
01844 210422
07795 515 413
The Saunderton Estate, Wycombe Road, Sunderton, Bucks.
HP14 4BF.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]