PA3: Woodland management plan
What is PA3?
PA3 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £1500.00 per year for woodland management plan.
What do I need to do?
* Produce a detailed 10-year management plan using the Forestry Commission’s full woodland management plan template that complies with UKFS.
* Ensure the plan covers all woodland on the holding or all woodland within the same geographical location for larger holdings.
* produce a detailed 10-year management plan using the Forestry Commission’s full woodland management plan template that complies with UKFS
* make sure the plan covers all woodland on the holding or for larger holdings, all woodland within the same geographical location
The requirements for this item will be adapted to the site and your objectives. You should discuss and agree these requirements with your adviser.
What evidence do I need?
You must keep and provide on request:
consents or permissions connected with the work
receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is not available
* your Forestry Commission woodland management plan approval letter
Read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the Agreement holder’s guide: Capital Grants, Higher Tier capital grants and Protection and Infrastructure grants for more information.
How much does PA3 pay?
PA3 pays £1500.00 per year.
Which land is eligible?
0.5 hectares (ha) to 50ha: flat rate of £1,500 51ha to 100ha: flat rate of £1,500 for the first 50ha, plus £30 for each additional hectare up to and including 100ha * more than 100ha: flat rate of £3,000, plus £15 for each additional hectare over 100ha The amount you’ll be paid is calculated on the entire eligible area of woodland on the holding. This calculation can include up to 20% of newly planted woodland. Newly planted woodland is woodland under 10 years old when you apply. Areas of ne
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