Government bills9
- HE 104/2025 vpPassed with amendments
New subsidies for forest nature management
Forest owners can receive new state subsidies if they leave more broadleaf trees in their forests, restore mires, manage herb-rich forests, or leave buffer zones along water bodies. The new results-based subsidies will trial more effective ways to improve forest biodiversity and water protection.
4 Dec 2025 · 5 votes111 jaa56 ei - HE 115/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Ending subsidies for new forest roads
The state will end support granted for the construction of new forest roads, but the basic improvement of existing roads will continue to be supported. In addition, an application for forestry support may be deferred to the following year or rejected if appropriations run out.
28 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 16/2023 vpPassed
Updating forestry support rules and applications
The act on forestry support is updated to correspond to the European Union's new regulation on de minimis aid. At the same time, it is confirmed that funding under the new incentive scheme can be applied for as of 1 March 2024.
30 Oct 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 284/2022 vpPassed
Extending forest damage compensation
The state may continue to compensate landowners for costs incurred in combating extensive forest damage and for tree growth losses until the end of 2027. In addition, exemptions from root rot control during felling can be made in exceptional situations, such as during shortages of control agents.
8 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 167/2022 vpPassed with amendments
A new forestry support scheme
State subsidies for private forest owners would be reformed under a new seven-year incentive scheme. Support for seedling stand management could be applied for after the work is completed, and instead of ditching peatland forests, support would be provided for water protection and comprehensive planning.
21 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 151/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Extending the forestry subsidy scheme
The validity of the forestry subsidy scheme will be extended by three years until the end of 2023. Private forest owners will be able to apply for government support for forest management and nature management projects without interruptions between subsidy periods.
25 Nov 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 153/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Automating forestry subsidy decisions
The Finnish Forest Centre will be able to grant certain forest management subsidies automatically without processing by an official. This will speed up decisions on applications and the payment of subsidies to forest owners.
19 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 6/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying forestry subsidy rules and deadlines
Rules governing Kemera forestry subsidies will be amended so that investment funds are excluded from support. At the same time, deadlines for tending seedling stands and managing young stands can be shortened by government decree to make the use of subsidy funds more efficient.
29 Mar 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 133/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Cutting forestry subsidies and root rot control
Forestry subsidies will be cut and support for root rot control will be abolished to achieve state savings. At the same time, root rot control during felling will become a statutory obligation.
16 Mar 2016 · 4 votesClosest vote · 1. lakiehdotus 22 §, mietintö / Mats Nylund
140 jaa13 ei