GR1: Create or restore grassland habitat
What is GR1?
GR1 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £186.02 per year for create or restore grassland habitat.
What do I need to do?
* Establish a suitable sward for the grassland habitat using a method agreed with your adviser
* Follow your implementation plan or feasibility study (if applicable)
* Manage any soil compaction before grassland establishes
* Control weeds and establish the sward by regular cutting or other agreed methods in the first 1-2 years
* Restore appropriate hydrology for the habitat if necessary
What evidence do I need?
You must keep and provide a map with your application showing where you’ll:
restore grassland (from permanent grassland to grassland habitat)
create new habitat (from arable or temporary grassland to grassland habitat)
You can use GR1 to establish wildflowers, usually alongside GR3: Floristically enhanced seed mix for grassland habitat. When establishing wildflowers, you must provide soil analysis that includes:
* soil available phosphorus using Olsen P test
How much does GR1 pay?
GR1 pays £186.02 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.