SM6: Use monitoring equipment to manage invasive species
What is SM6?
SM6 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays per year for use monitoring equipment to manage invasive species.
What do I need to do?
* Provide at least 3 written quotations for purchasing and installing the equipment with your application
* Agree which quotation you will use with Natural England or the Forestry Commission
* Install the monitoring equipment on each site following the specification set out in your species management plan
* Maintain the monitoring equipment for the duration of your agreement
* Provide maps of the location where you plan to place the equipment
What evidence do I need?
You must provide photographs of where the monitoring equipment is installed when you make your claim for payment.
You must also keep and provide on request:
copies of any consents or permissions connected with the work
receipted invoices or receipts for the monitoring equipment
* at least three quotations for completion of the work
How much does SM6 pay?
SM6 pays 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.