FG15 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £532.80 per year for water gates.

* Fit a framed wooden gate across the river or stream that fits the profile and matches the adjacent fence height.

* Ensure timber is fully peeled and tanalised or treated with an approved preservative.

* The gate must be able to float up and down with water levels.

* Install an approach fence (post-and-rail or fixed netting) separate from the main fence line.

* The gate must consist of either wooden droppers on a wire cable or a round wooden rail suspended horizontally.

You must keep and provide with your claim:

photographs of the completed work

any consents and permissions from the Environment Agency

You must also keep and provide on request:

any consents or permissions connected with the work (in addition to the ones stated above)

FG15 pays £532.80 per year.

See GOV.UK guidance for full eligibility details and land use requirements.

This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.