RESRIV: Rural Payments and Services
What is this option?
This management option supports rural payments and services under the Scottish Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS).
What do I need to do?
willow spilling
plant roll revetment
hurdle and coir matting
engineered log jams
Ancient Wood Pasture
Away Wintering Sheep
Beetlebanks
Cattle Management on Small Units (Introduction / Retention)
Chough Grazing Management
Chough Mown Grassland
Payment
willow spilling – £185 per metre
How to apply
Applications are made through the Scottish Government's Rural Payments and Services portal. You must be registered with Rural Payments and Services (RP&S) to apply.
For application guidance and deadlines, visit the AECS scheme page on the Rural Payments and Services website.
Who can help
Rural Payments and Inspections Division (RPID) - for application guidance and scheme administration
NatureScot - for environmental advice and endorsements where required
Farmwalk - for digital farm mapping and environmental compliance support
Contact your local RPID office for specific guidance on this option.
This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.