SM1 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays per year for training to control and manage deer.

* Provide a Forestry Commission-approved species management plan with your application

* Find relevant training courses on deer control and management (native and non-native)

* Provide at least 2 written quotations for course costs (if possible)

* Agree on the training course with the Forestry Commission

* Attend and complete the agreed training course

You must provide evidence that you have completed the training course (for example, a certificate or email from the training provider) when you make your claim for payment.

You must also keep invoices or receipts of training courses you have attended and provide them on request.

* 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.

* If you’re applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the CSHT agreement holder’s guide.

SM1 pays per year.

See GOV.UK guidance for full eligibility details and land use requirements.

This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.