CWS9: Manage woodlands for flood and drought mitigation supplement
What is CWS9?
CWS9 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £56.00 per year for manage woodlands for flood and drought mitigation supplement.
What do I need to do?
* Agree activities with your Forestry Commission woodland officer to retain water or slow water flow
Activities may include:
Retaining hollows and wet features
Removing or disabling artificial drainage
Restoring natural hydrological conditions
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.
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.
How much does CWS9 pay?
CWS9 pays £56.00 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.