FG4: Rabbit fencing supplement
What is FG4?
FG4 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £5.65 per year for rabbit fencing supplement.
What do I need to do?
* Construct the rabbit fence using galvanised 18-gauge and 31mm hexagonal wire mesh.
* Attach the netting to a pair of high tensile, spring steel straining wires (at least 265mm), using galvanised netting rings, with one wire at the bottom and one at the top.
* Bury the bottom edge of the netting to a depth of at least 150mm , or lap the netting on the surface towards the rabbit threat and anchor it at 1m intervals.
use galvanised 18-gauge and 31 millimetres (mm) hexagonal wire mesh to construct the rabbit fence
attach the netting to a pair of high tensile, spring steel straining wires that are at least 265mm – you must also use galvanised netting rings
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 existing site before work starts
How much does FG4 pay?
FG4 pays £5.65 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.