La Xunta de Galicia, through the Ministry of Economy and Industry, María Jesús Lorenzana, has announced an investment of €16,5 million to modernize the forestry and timber industry. This aid, managed by the Axencia Galega da Industria Forestal (Xera)They will be approved next Monday to boost technology, training and added value in the sector.
Structure of the aid: Xera-tecno, Xera-valor and Xera-savia
The economic support plan is divided into three fundamental pillars designed to cover the entire value chain, from forest harvesting to secondary wood processing. This was explained by the regional minister during her visit to the company. Maderas Hermanos García Rocha en Oza-CesurasThe goal is to consolidate the international competitiveness of Galician companies.
- Xera-tecno (€11M): Focused on the acquisition of machinery, facility upgrades, and equipment for biomass, chestnuts, or resin. It also includes traceability technologies and the use of unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Xera-value (€5M): Aimed at secondary transformation companies for design machinery, furniture manufacturing, automation, digitization and eco-innovation certifications.
- Xera-sap (€0,5M): Exclusively intended for training and technical dissemination activities within the sector.
The maximum amounts per project are detailed below for each aid program announced by the Consellería de Economía e Industria:
| Aid Program | Total budget | Maximum Amount per Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Xera-tecno | 11.000.000 € | Between €50.000 and €200.000 |
| Xera-valor | 5.000.000 € | Between €60.000 and €250.000 |
| Xera-savia | 500.000 € | Up to € 70.000 |
A strategic sector for Galicia's GDP
The forestry-timber industry in Galicia It is an economic engine that brings together some 3.000 companies and generates direct employment for more than 13.600 peopleWith an annual turnover exceeding 2.400 billion euros, this activity represents 5,5% of the industrial turnover of the autonomous community.
María Jesús Lorenzana stressed that the Consello da Xunta He's already working on a new one. master plan, whose draft was presented on January 19, with the aim of establishing a roadmap that guarantees the sustainability and growth of this key industry in seven Galician regions.
Key points and frequently asked questions about support for the forestry sector
1. Who can benefit from this aid?
Mainly companies in the forestry and wood sector, including both those dedicated to forest harvesting and those involved in secondary processing (furniture, construction and eco-innovation).
2. What types of investments are eligible for subsidies?
Services range from the purchase of heavy machinery and drones for forest inventory, to process digitization technologies, quality certifications and specialized training programs.
3. When will the application period open?
Following approval in the Consello da Xunta Starting next Monday, the calls for applications will be published in the following days in the Diario Oficial de Galicia (DOG).
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