GS7: Restoration towards species-rich grassland
What is GS7?
GS7 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £646.00 per year for restoration towards species-rich grassland.
What do I need to do?
* Increase high value plant species presence, potentially by introducing new species.
* Maintain a range of plant heights suitable for invertebrates and birds.
* Manage grassland through grazing, hay cutting, or both.
* Maintain continuous cover , particularly over historic features.
* Use very 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
* a standard soil analysis carried out in the last 5 years. The rules for farmers and land managers to prevent water pollution already require farmers and land managers to carry out soil testing on cultivated agricultural land - you can use these test results to meet the record-keeping requirements for this option
How much does GS7 pay?
GS7 pays £646.00 per year.
Which land is eligible?
It is available for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier on whole or part-parcels, only on parcels of grassland that have high or medium potential for being restored to grassland priority habitat.
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This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.