CWT14: Create fen, reedbed or wetland mosaics
What is CWT14?
CWT14 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £1605.00 per year for create fen, reedbed or wetland mosaics.
What do I need to do?
* Establish fen, reedbed, or wetland mosaic as detailed in your feasibility study or implementation plan.
* Provide suitable hydrological conditions and manage the wetland to maintain clear, unpolluted water.
* Manage trees and scrub to cover no more than 10% of the area, as agreed with your adviser.
* Dispose of cut material and carry out earthworks using agreed methods.
* Do not apply fertilisers, manures, or pesticides (except agreed spot-treatment herbicides for specific weeds).
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 CWT14 pay?
CWT14 pays £1605.00 per year.
Which land is eligible?
is arable land, temporary grassland, or improved grassland in a suitable location, if agreed by a Natural England adviser is a wetland or grassland habitat in poor condition, if agreed by a Natural England specialist has a suitable water supply (quality and quantity) for the target wetland habitat is located below the moorland line You can only do this action if you have a feasibility study or implementation plan agreed with Natural England. The study or plan will tell you if your land i
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