The Strategic Timber Transport Fund (STTF)

Timber Lorry loading swalogs at roadside. Sunart. Lochaber FD

We are pleased to announce a call for a new round of STTS applications.

Deadline for applications is 31st January 2010.

Please note, funds available are restricted to a total of Ł720,000, therefore applications should only be submitted for a project that requests less than Ł720,000 from the STTS and can be fully completed with all work carried out and all grant monies claimed before 28th Feb 2011.

The Fund

The fund aims to facilitate the sustainable transport of timber in rural areas for the benefit of local communities and the environment.

Projects should minimise the impact of timber transportation on Scotland's fragile rural and public roads, for example, through the development of in-forest roads in appropriate situations, or through work that helps link forests to sea and rail loading facilities. Applicants seeking support for relevant projects can apply through the Strategic Timber Transport Scheme.

Application deadlines

Deadline for applications is 31st January 2010. To be eligible, projects should request less than Ł720,000 from the STTS and be fully completed with all work carried out and all grant monies claimed before 28th Feb 2011.

User guidance & application form (revised Feb 09)

Guidance

User guidance and funding rules are in the User Guidance document (PDF 268k).
The best practice application form (PDF 518k) outlines the information that should be provided in the different sections of the application form.
The application flow chart (PDF 171k) shows the stages of the process from project inception to funding being approved.

Eligibility

If you are uncertain whether your proposal is eligible for funding, complete the Possible Proposal form (MS Word 84k) and send it to Russ Collins: russell.collins@forestry.gsi.gov.uk.

The form will aid discussion between you and the FC Scotland Timber Transport Officer about a potential bid. If appropriate, you will then need to complete a full application.

Application form

The application form should be completed electronically and submitted to the email address below.

All supporting documentation relevant to your application, including the letter of support from the Regional Timber Transport Group and all letters of co-finance that support your application should be submitted along with the application. If required the supporting documentation can be posted to the address below.

Strategic Timber Transport Fund application form (MS Word 2Mb)

Send your completed application to Andy Leitch: andy.leitch@forestry.gsi.gov.uk. Supporting documentation can be posted to Andy at: Forestry Commission Scotland, Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT.

If you have any queries, please contact Andy. Email: andy.leitch@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or call 0131 314 6159.

Awards allocated

STTF end of period reports

The following reports outlines outputs from the Strategic Timber Transport Scheme from its inception in 2005 to date.