GS13: Management of grassland for target features
What is GS13?
GS13 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £528 per year for management of grassland for target features.
What do I need to do?
* Maintain or increase the presence, quality, or abundance of the targeted feature.
* Maintain a range of plant heights suitable for invertebrates, birds, or other priority species.
* Manage grassland by grazing or cutting.
* Maintain continuous cover , especially over historic features.
* Use little or no manure, fertiliser, pesticide, or supplementary feed.
What evidence do I need?
On your annual claim you must declare that you have not carried out any activities prohibited by the option requirements.
You must keep the following records and supply them on request:
receipted invoices, consents or permissions connected with the work
field operations at the parcel level, including associated invoices
* inputs used
How much does GS13 pay?
GS13 pays £528 per year.
Which land is eligible?
It is available for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier on whole or part parcels, only on grassland that meets both of the following requirements: it has moderate or low potential for being restored to priority habitat it is clearly associated with a species or feature that would benefit from focused management Alternatively, you can use it on priority coastal and floodplain grazing marsh that meets both of the following requirements: * it is not targeted for the wet grassland options ([GS9]
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This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.