PA7: Species management plan
What is PA7?
PA7 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £204.79 per year for species management plan.
What do I need to do?
Identify species needing management on your land.
Complete a species management plan template for each species, including its impact, control areas/methods, and resources.
* Submit the completed plan to the Forestry Commission or Natural England for approval.
You must identify the species that needs managing on your land.
You must complete a species management plan template to create a management plan for each species that needs controlling. You may use independent specialist advice if needed.
What evidence do I need?
You must keep and provide with your claim:
a copy of the approved species management plan template for each species you intend to undertake control on
a map of where you’ll manage the species
You should keep and provide on request a receipted invoice or bank statement if using specialist if applicable.
If you’re managing invasive non-native plant species, you must also keep photographic evidence of each occurrence of an invasive plant on a land parcel.
How much does PA7 pay?
PA7 pays £204.79 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.