CSP3: Bracken control supplement
What is CSP3?
What you must do to get paid for this CSHT action and advice on how to do it.
What do I need to do?
To apply for this supplemental action, you’ll need:
Scheduled Monument Consent from Historic England for any work on scheduled monuments
consent from Natural England for any activity on land designated as a site of special scientific interest (SSSI)
You may need to
get advice from your Natural England adviser if you have other archaeological or historic features on your agreement land
get a wildlife licence from Natural England if your activities affect a protected species or their habitat
All archaeological and historic features (including scheduled monuments) are identified in your Countryside Stewardship Historic Environment Farm Environment Record (HEFER).
If you’re a tenant, it’s your responsibility to check whether your tenancy agreement allows you to complete what’s required in the actions you choose. You may need your landlord’s consent.
What evidence do I need?
You’ll see:
a limit to the spread of bracken, and its removal from some areas
little or no bracken on historic and archaeological features
other native wild plants established on areas where you’ve cleared bracken
ground nesting birds on the cleared areas
How much does CSP3 pay?
CSP3 pays £232.00 per year.
Which land is eligible?
Same as base action.
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This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.
