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• Chapter 2. Application Process for the Afforestation Scheme
• Chapter 3. Premium Payment Schemes
• Chapter 4 - Ownership
• Chapter 5 - Grant and Premium Categories(GPCs) and Rates
• Chapter 6 - General Site Requirements
• Chapter 7 - Unplanted Areas, Biodiversity and Setback distances
• Chapter 8 - ESB Power Lines
• Chapter 9 - Silvicultural Standards
• Chapter 10 - Mapping
• Chapter 11 - Environmental Protection and Controls Consultation Process
• Chapter 12 - Penalty System
• Chapter 13 - Interaction of Afforestation Scheme with Agriculture Schemes
• Chapter 14 - Reforestation Grant Scheme
• Chapter 15 - Woodland Improvement Scheme
• Chapter 16 - High Pruning of Conifers
• Chapter 17 - Reconstitution of Woodlands Scheme
• Chapter 18 - Shaping of Broadleaves
• Chapter 19 - Forest Road Scheme
• Chapter 20 - NeighbourWood Scheme
• Chapter 21 - Native Woodland Scheme
• List of Appendices
• List of Figures
• List of Tables

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Chapter 7 - Unplanted Areas, Biodiversity and Setback distances

• 7.1 Eligibility as an ABE
• 7.2 Mapping and recording ABE Features
• 7.3 Mapping and recording ABE Plots
• 7.4 Grant aiding ABE plots
• 7.5 Biodiversity Map Legend
• 7.6 Setback/corridor width Conventions

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