Contributions for Tractor Paths

Contributions for tractor roads in Vorarlberg support the permanent accessibility of forest areas through tractor-passable forest roads. Funding is provided as a one-time grant and covers costs for the construction, expansion, and maintenance of such roads. Eligible applicants include private individuals, interest groups, associations, and public institutions, provided they are forest owners, agricultural communities, forest owner associations, or municipalities. The goal is the sustainable management of forests: improved accessibility enables more efficient and environmentally sound forest care, protection, and timber harvesting. A continuous application possibility ensures that projects can start at any time and contribute in the long term to the stabilization and protection of the ecosystem.

A prerequisite for funding is that the accessed areas are located in Vorarlberg and that the project has been approved by the competent district administrative authority. Applications can be submitted at any time; there is no deadline. Eligible expenses include all construction measures on tractor roads, expansion, and maintenance work. The following documents must be attached: plans, project description, technical report, cost breakdown, original invoices, proof of payment, and timesheets. The Forestry Department (Vc) of the Vorarlberg State Government coordinates the program, reviews the submitted applications, and ensures proper implementation through plausibility checks, document verification, and on-site inspections. Interested parties can contact the Forestry Department for substantive questions to obtain further information on the application process and formal procedures.