HEF2: Maintain weatherproof traditional farm or forestry buildings in remote areas
What is HEF2?
HEF2 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £8 per year for maintain weatherproof traditional farm or forestry buildings in remote areas.
What do I need to do?
complete a visual building maintenance assessment to check the building's condition and identify any areas that need routine maintenance work or minor repairs to keep it weatherproof
carry out any necessary routine maintenance work and minor repairs on a 'like for like' basis using traditional materials and methods
maintain any existing areas where a non-traditional material has previously been used to repair or re-clad the building
complete a visual building wildlife assessment to identify any existing use of the building by these species
retain any existing features used by these species that you've identified in the building wildlife assessment
What evidence do I need?
You must keep:
How much does HEF2 pay?
HEF2 pays £8 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.