
Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Financial and technical assistance to carry out forest management activities
Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Funds Providers
- Gouvernement du Québec
Program status
Open
Overview of the Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots program
Existing forestry companies in Quebec can get assistance in varying amounts for technical and silvicultural work and certification activities on private woodlots.
Financing terms and conditions
This grant provides financial support for private forest management activities through various regional agencies. Funding allocations are determined by technical and executional aspects of the forestry treatments.
- Funding amounts are outlined in the annual investment rate grid applicable across all regional agencies.
Eligible projects & activities
This grant provides financial assistance and technical support for forest management activities in privately owned forests. The eligible projects focus on implementing diverse silvicultural treatments to enhance forest value and sustainability.
- Application of approved silvicultural treatments to improve forest growth.
- Execution of forest management practices adhering to technical guidelines.
- Utilization of services from accredited forestry advisors for project implementation.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 50,000
Conducting extensive harvesting operations in private forest areas
$ 28,000
Revitalizing small-scale private woodlots with targeted silvicultural treatments
$ 60,000
Executing a comprehensive forest management plan
$ 65,000
Implementing sustainable harvesting and replanting activities
$ 42,000
Planting native tree species to restore ecological balance
Eligibility criteria of the Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots program
Eligibility for this grant requires the applicant to meet specific criteria.
- The applicant must be recognized as a forest producer.
- The applicant must hold a certificate attesting to their status as a forest producer.
Who is eligible?
This program is open to individuals recognized as forest producers who hold the appropriate certification attesting to their status as such.
Eligible expenses
This grant provides financial assistance for eligible forest management activities in private forests. The eligible expenses include:
- Silvicultural treatments
- Technical and execution costs for approved forestry treatments
Eligibility criteria of the Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots program
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Recognition as a forest producer and possession of the required certificate
How to apply to the Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots program
1
Consultation with an accredited forestry advisor
Contact the regional agency for the development of private forests in your area to obtain the name of an accredited forestry advisor.
2
Development of the planning scheme
Work with the forestry advisor to develop a management plan that meets the program criteria.
3
Compilation of the required documents
- Check and gather all necessary documents based on eligible silvicultural treatments.
- Consult the Technical Reference Book for private forests to verify the eligibility of activities.
4
Submission of the application
- Fill out the application form provided by the regional agency.
- Attach all supporting documents to the form.
5
Transmission to the organism
Submit the completed application and documents to the relevant regional agency.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grant process involves engagement with regional private forest development agencies responsible for managing the program.
- A PDF guide with technical references for private forest management is available, detailing eligible activities and supportive procedures.
- The investment rates and allocations are standardized across all regional agencies and updated annually.

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