FY3 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays per year for grey squirrel traps and maintenance.

* Submit a Forestry Commission-approved species management plan with your application

* Agree a detailed specification for the item with the Forestry Commission

* Provide at least 3 written quotations for the work and agree the selected one with the Forestry Commission

* Create, install, and complete works according to the agreed specification and timescale

* submit your Forestry Commission-approved species management plan with your application

You must keep and provide with your claim:

photographic evidence of the traps, bait stations or poles

receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable

You must also keep records to evidence scheduled maintenance of the traps, bait stations or poles and provide on request.

* As you’re applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, you must read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the CSHT agreement holder’s guide.

FY3 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.