CWS3: Grey squirrel control and management
What is CWS3?
CWS3 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £60.00 per year for grey squirrel control and management.
What do I need to do?
* Set up or identify monitoring sites and undertake baseline monitoring in year 1 as outlined in your species management plan.
* Complete grey squirrel management training if required.
* Carry out the agreed level of culling as specified in your species management plan.
* Conduct habitat impact assessments in years 1, 5, and 10 of your agreement.
Your Natural England adviser or Forestry Commission woodland officer will assess your land. They’ll work with you to adapt and agree the activities you must do to achieve this action’s aim. All mandatory activities will be set out in your agreement document.
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.
You must supply the evidence if they ask for it, including:
habitat impact assessment reports
evidence of culling activity and cull numbers, supported by photographs when requested
* any bank statements, receipted invoices, consents, or permissions connected with the work
How much does CWS3 pay?
CWS3 pays £60.00 per year.
Which land is eligible?
You can do this action on land that’s: ---|---|--- [company/arable|Arable]] land used to grow crops | Arable land | Land use codes for arable crops or [leguminous and nitrogen-fixing crops Temporary grassland | Arable land | TG01 Land lying fallow | Arable land | FA01 Permanent crops other than nursery crops and short rotation coppice | Permanent crops | TC01 Short rotation coppice | Permanent crops | SR01 Nursery crops
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