FM2: Carry out customised capital works to manage specific sites or species
What is FM2?
FM2 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays per year for carry out customised capital works to manage specific sites or species.
What do I need to do?
* Agree a detailed specification for the works with Natural England or the Forestry Commission
* Provide at least 3 written quotations for the work with your application
* Agree the selected quotation with Natural England or the Forestry Commission
* Complete the works within the agreed timescale according to the approved specification, implementation plan, or feasibility study
* You may apply more than once for invasive plant removal or habitat creation/restoration in dynamic areas, providing evidence of previous outcomes and justification for further funding.
What evidence do I need?
You must keep and provide with your application evidence of outcomes previously achieved and why further funding is needed (if applying for a second or subsequent time on the same land).
You must keep and provide with your claim:
the specification of works agreed with your adviser
photographs of the completed works
* invoices
How much does FM2 pay?
FM2 pays 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.