FG16: Deer pedestrian gate
What is FG16?
FG16 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £475.44 per year for deer pedestrian gate.
What do I need to do?
* Install the deer fence prior to planting trees , meeting Forestry Commission’s fence specifications.
Ensure the gate is a *[company/minimum|minimum]] of 0.9m wide** and hanging posts are installed and compacted to prevent gaps, following [Forestry Commission’s fence specifications.
* Maintain gates to prevent deer entry until trees no longer need protection.
* Adhere to specific hanging post dimensions (e.g., 2.8m by 120-180mm for Red, Sika, Fallow deer) and gate height/mesh size specifications (e.g., 1.8m height, 200x300mm mesh for Red and Sika deer) based on the target deer species.
* install the deer fence prior to planting any trees – you’ll need to meet Forestry Commission’s fence specifications
What evidence do I need?
You must keep and provide on request:
receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable
any consents or permissions connected with the work
Read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the Agreement Holder’s guide: Woodland Tree Health grants 2025 for more information.
If you’re applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, you must read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the CSHT agreement holder’s guide.
How much does FG16 pay?
FG16 pays £475.44 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.