General
Land owners, municipalities, associations and other landowners can apply for a grant for xx in
Amount of grant
The amount of the grant may be up to 2/3 of the cost of work, equipment and purchase of supplies, but not more than 10% of the funds allocated in each case.
Duration
Grants may be granted for a maximum period of 5 years if a timetable of action is attached to the application.
A mid-term report and a revised plan must be submitted at the end of each year during the grant period. Where should they be sent?
When an application is sent
The decision on the award of grants focuses on:
stopping the rapid erosion and deforestation
restoration of vegetation, soil and wetlands
sustainable land use
binding of carbon in vegetation and soil
More information
Enforces the Landgræðslan policy on the protection and restoration of ecosystems. Has the power of the regional group. Is the project manager of the Landgræðslan Landbótasjóður. Is responsible for planning, supervision and monitoring of land reclamation projects in South Iceland with other regional representatives in the region. Lists land reclamation operations and evaluation of results.
Service provider
Land and Forest Iceland