FG1 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £6.34 per year for fencing.

* Remove all old fencing material before installing new fencing.

* For wooden posts : Use treated softwood timber (BS8417:2014 Use Class 4), erect steel-wire fence to at least 1.05m high , use specified galvanised steel wire, and follow detailed specifications for straining posts (at least 2.1m long, 125mm diameter/square), struts (at least 2.1m long, 75mm diameter/square), and intermediate posts (at least 1.65m long, 65mm diameter/square), including spacing and bracing requirements.

* For metal posts : If in CSHT, agree with Natural England or Forestry Commission adviser. Remove old fencing, erect steel wire fence to at least 1.05m , use specified galvanised steel wire, and follow detailed specifications for straining posts (at least 2.4m long), struts (at least 1.8m long), and intermediate posts (at least 1.65m long), including bracing. Metal posts must be suitable for the site and durable for 5 years.

* Do not attach fences to trees or hedgerows , block access to open access land , or hard staple wire to intermediate posts.

* remove all old fencing material before putting up the new fencing

any consents or permissions connected with the work

receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable

* photographs of the existing site before work starts

FG1 pays £6.34 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.