FY2 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays per year for woodland infrastructure.

* Have an approved woodland management plan or Forestry Commission adviser agreement confirming the necessity of a forest road.

* Prepare and agree a detailed site-specific specification covering work, expected timber production, and soil conditions, ensuring it meets CDM regulations.

* Provide 3 written quotations for the works with your application.

* Check for and obtain all necessary consents or permissions (e.g., local authority, highways authority, watercourse consents) and submit them with your initial application.

* Do not carry out construction work without approval from the responsible body.

You must keep and provide with your claim:

receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is not available

photographs of the completed work

You must also keep and provide on request:

any other consents or permissions connected with the work

FY2 pays 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.