BN10: Hedgerow supplement - top binding and staking
What is BN10?
This item is part of Capital Grants 2025. You must read theCapital Grants 2025 guidanceto understand the rules and how to apply.If you’re applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, you must read theCSHTapplicant’s guideto understand the rules and how to apply.
What do I need to do?
The following advice may help you to use this supplement, but you do not have to follow it to get paid. It’s not part of this supplement’s requirements.
This supplement strengthens laid hedgerows. You should only use this item where the local style of hedge laying includes binding and staking.
For example, the local style of hedge laying typical in:
the Midlands
south of England
Welsh borders
What evidence do I need?
You must keep photographs of completed work and provide with your claim.
You must also keep and supply on request:
any consents or permissions connected with the work
receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable
photographs of each length of hedge entered into the supplement
Read the record keeping and site visit requirements in theAgreement holder’s guide: Capital Grants, Higher Tier capital grants and Protection and Infrastructure grantsfor more information.
If you’re applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, you must read the record keeping and site visit requirements in theCSHTagreement holder’s guide.
How much does BN10 pay?
Payment rate: £5.82
This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.