CWT1: Buffer in-field ponds and ditches on improved grassland
What is CWT1?
CWT1 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £311.00 per year for buffer in-field ponds and ditches on improved grassland.
What do I need to do?
* Establish or maintain a 10m to 20m wide grass buffer strip adjacent to the pond or ditch
* Allow tussocky grass and low scrub to develop
* Only allow light livestock poaching in an agreed area
* Do not apply fertilisers or manures
* Do not apply pesticides , except for agreed spot-treatment of injurious weeds or invasive species
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 land parcel level
associated invoices
* photographs
How much does CWT1 pay?
CWT1 pays £311.00 per year.
Which land is eligible?
a pond a ditch that’s under: CWT3: Manage ditches of high environmental value in Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier You cannot do this action: on historic or archaeological features around ponds associated with industrial features such as effluent ponds, balancing ponds or small water supply reservoirs You can do this action on land that’s: ---|---|--- Temporary grassland | Arable land |
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This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.