FG2 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £7.47 per year for sheep netting.

* Remove all old fencing material before putting up new fencing.

* For wooden posts : Use softwood timber that’s fully peeled, coated with wood preservative, and pressure treated (complying with Use Class 4, BS8417:2014), or untreated durable timber as per the Forestry Commission guide to forest fencing. Straining posts must be at least 2.1m long , 100x100mm square or 125mm top diameter, set no more than 150m apart (mild steel) or 600m (high tensile), and at every change of direction/end. Struts must be at least 75x75mm square or 75mm top diameter, 2.1m long, morticed into the straining post at an angle of no more than 45 degrees. Intermediate posts must be 3m or less apart (mild steel) or 4.5m (high tensile), at least 75x75mm square or 65mm top diameter, 1.65m long.

* For metal posts : Agree use with your Natural England or Forestry Commission adviser if in a CSHT agreement. Erect the steel wire mesh fence to at least 1.05m high. Straining posts must be at least 2.4m in length , placed at every change of direction/end. Intermediate posts must be at least 1.65m long. Struts should be at least 1.8m long and attached with a suitable connector. Ensure metal posts are suitable for the site and durable for 5 years.

* Do not attach the fence to trees or hedgerows.

* Do not block or restrict access to open access land.

any consents or permissions connected with the work

receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable

* photographs of the site before work starts

FG2 pays £7.47 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.