CCT9: Manage and restore coastal vegetated shingle
What is CCT9?
CCT9 is an action under the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier scheme. It pays £583 per hectare per year for manage and restore coastal vegetated shingle.
What do I need to do?
Your Natural England adviser will assess your land. They'll work with you to adapt and agree the activities you must do to achieve this action's aim.
allow coastal and natural hydrological processes to function freely without obstruction
manage vegetation to maintain areas of bare shingle
only alter the shingle topography with the agreement of your Natural England adviser
manage injurious weeds, invasive non-native species and scrub by methods agreed with your Natural England adviser
What evidence do I need?
You must keep evidence to show what you have done to complete this action. If it's not clear that you have done this action in a way that could reasonably be expected to achieve its aim, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) may ask for this evidence.
How much does CCT9 pay?
CCT9 pays £583 per hectare per year.
Which land is eligible?
See GOV.UK guidance for full eligibility details and land use requirements.
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