Spatial Differentiation and the Effects of the "Afforestation of Agricultural Land" in Poland

The article concerns the effects of the current issue of "afforestation of agricultural land" in Poland implemented under the Common Agricultural Policy. The study brings a closer look at the size of the afforested area, as well as the level and structure of funds allocated under the "Afforestation of Agricultural Land" measure implemented in Poland as part of the Rural Development Programme in two campaigns (i.e. in 2004-2006 and 2007-2013). The analysis has been based on the administrative division of Poland. The assessment of the measure has been carried out primarily from the point of possible utilisation of poor quality soils (the lowest classes V and VI in the soil quality classification in Poland).