CWT16: Manage lakes and bodies of water greater than 2ha
What is CWT16?
CWT16 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £109 per year for manage lakes and bodies of water greater than 2ha.
What do I need to do?
* Naturalise the hydrology of the lake or body of water by allowing or replicating seasonal fluctuation of water levels
* Take steps within your control to maintain clear and unpolluted water
* Retain submerged or partially submerged deadwood
* Do not introduce plants or animals (including fish and waterfowl) to the waterbody, unless agreed with your Natural England adviser
* Do not use supplementary feeding to enhance the growth or numbers of fish
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:
field operations at a parcel level
associated invoices
* photographs relevant to the action
How much does CWT16 pay?
CWT16 pays £109 per year.
Which land is eligible?
You can do this action on land that’s: ---|---|--- Pond | Water/irrigation features | WF03
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This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.