WILFRI: 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?
you must purchase the approved number of traps and / or cameras by 1 June of the first year of your contract
you must monitor for the presence of wildcats on your land by setting and operating camera traps during the times, and in the locations detailed in your predator control plan. Photographs of suspected wildcats must be submitted to the NatureScot Mammals Advisor.
you must set and operate live catch large mammal traps during the times detailed in your predator control plan
you must maintain a diary of the activity undertaken, including the current location of traps and dates that traps are set or unset
you must submit a report each year of the activity undertaken (including photographs)
Ancient Wood Pasture
Away Wintering Sheep
Beetlebanks
Cattle Management on Small Units (Introduction / Retention)
Chough Grazing Management
Payment
Contact RPID for payment rates
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.