GS1: Take small areas out of management
What is GS1?
GS1 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £333.00 per year for take small areas out of management.
What do I need to do?
* Leave a small area of grass (no more than 0.5ha) un-grazed and uncut.
* Do not cut or graze more frequently than one year in every 5.
* Do not operate machinery or carry out other activities during the bird breeding season.
* Do not apply any fertilisers, manures, or lime.
* Do not use pesticides , except for spot-treating or weed-wiping injurious weeds or invasive non-natives.
What evidence do I need?
Where there’s uncertainty about whether the aims of the options have been delivered, we will take into account any records or evidence you may have kept demonstrating delivery of the aims of the option. This will include any steps you’ve taken to follow the recommended management set out above. It’s your responsibility to keep such records if you want to rely on these to support your claim.
Field operations at the parcel levels, including associated invoices
Stock records to show grazing activity on parcels
Where there’s uncertainty about whether the aims of the options have been delivered, we will take into account any records or evidence you may have kept demonstrating delivery of the aims of the option. This will include any steps you’ve taken to follow the recommended management set out above. It’s your responsibility to keep such records if you want to rely on these to support your claim.
* Field operations at the parcel levels, including associated invoices
How much does GS1 pay?
GS1 pays £333.00 per year.
Which land is eligible?
It is available for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier and Higher Tier on whole and part parcels on: permanent grass corners and small areas within permanent grassland fields On historic or archaeological features identified in your Historic Environment Farm Environmental Record (HEFER) or Farm Environment Record (FER)
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This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.