RP32: Small leaky woody dams
What is RP32?
RP32 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £461.39 per year for small leaky woody dams.
What do I need to do?
* Secure the dam in line with Environment Agency, lead local flood authority consent or exemption (where required).
* Align dams at right angles to channel banks or direction of flow to reduce bank scour.
* In permanent or winterbourne streams, build dams to allow normal flows to always pass unimpeded, set at 0.3m above normal flow levels.
* Site dams on slow flowing reaches with an average of 2m of floodplain on either side.
* Build dams to a height sufficient to encourage water to spread onto the floodplain upstream.
What evidence do I need?
You must keep written support from your Catchment Sensitive Farming adviser and provide this with your application.
You must also keep and provide with your claim:
photographs of the completed works in place and installed
any consents and permissions from the Environment Agency or lead local flood authority
You must also keep and provide on request:
How much does RP32 pay?
RP32 pays £461.39 per year.
Which land is eligible?
See GOV.UK guidance for full eligibility details and land use requirements.
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