Are you a private owner of forest land in Luxembourg which is managed according to nature-oriented forestry principles? If so, you are eligible to apply for the new "Klimabonusbësch" subsidy for the provision of ecosystem services in forests, whose aim is the:

• adaptation to the effects of climate change;
• resilience of the forest ecosystem.

It aims to support private forest owners to participate in measures to promote climate action by implementing nature-friendly forestry.

The ultimate goal is to preserve the many services provided by forest ecosystems to society, namely:

• soil protection;
• water and air filtration;
• the preservation of biodiversity and a recreational or even ecological tourism environment;
• carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture and storage;
• the supply of natural products.

Applications for the subsidy for the year 2021 must be submitted to the Nature and Forest Agency before 1 October 2021.

For details of how to apply for this subsidy, please see our explanatory information page on the subject.