Projects & Practice

Using Rural Development Programme (RDP) support to set up modern poplar plantations in response to the increasing demand from industry for high quality raw materials
 

An intercultural youth event that allows young people from neighboring countries to learn about each other’s language and culture and to exchange experiences.

Acquisition of a wood chipper that produces chips for cogeneration more efficiently, thus reducing the cost of tools and consumables per unit of finished product.

An investment project that allowed a company to fill the gap in the local supply chain for wood chips in the north-west of Ireland.

A Slovakian town used EAFRD support to create an educational trail promoting the historical, cultural  and natural heritage of the local area.

Protecting cultural and architecture heritage while creating a new tourism attraction.

A farmer in a Less Favoured Area turned to organic agriculture and began growing ancient varieties of cereals. He has achieved sustainability through niche, quality production.

Promoting the sustainable management of small, privately owned forests. This is the winning initiative of the 2019 Rural Inspiration Awards in the 'LEADER' category.

An innovative environmental training centre was established in Murcia, demonstrating the potentials of renewable energy based on diversified rural tourism.

In response to the increasing number of tourists, a small accommodation provider used RDP support to increase the capacity of his business and set up leisure activities.