FG12: Wooden field gate
What is FG12?
FG12 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £489.90 per year for wooden field gate.
What do I need to do?
* Construct the gate from timber in a traditional local style or to specified dimensions.
* Hang gates separately from adjoining fence lines, not using the hanging post as an end strainer.
* Set gate posts at least 900mm into the ground with concrete (450mm x 450mm x 600mm deep) or 1.1m deep without concrete (soil compacted in 150mm layers).
* If installing wooden wings, they must be on both sides of the gate , each with at least 3 wooden rails (at least 38mm x 87mm) fixed between 2 posts (at least 100mm diameter half round, 1.8m long, sunk 0.7m deep), and not fixed to the gate's hanging post.
* construct the gate out of timber in a style that’s traditional to the local area
What evidence do I need?
You must keep photographs of the completed work and provide with your claim.
You must also keep and provide on request:
any consents or permissions connected with the work
receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable
* photographs of the proposed location for the gates or wings before work starts
How much does FG12 pay?
FG12 pays £489.90 per year.
Which land is eligible?
See GOV.UK guidance for full eligibility details and land use requirements.
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This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.