Grants for short rotation coppicing are contained within the Scottish Forestry Grants Scheme, which was launched in February 2003 and supports priorities contained in the Scottish Forestry Strategy. The scheme was developed in association with a wide stakeholder group which felt that, while energy crops and wood fuel were potential areas for future development, in view of the many competing priorities for the forestry grant budget, the short rotation coppice grant rates should not increase.Payments for set aside land, which can include production of short rotation coppice, are also contained within the Arable Area Payment Scheme.