SW11: Riparian management strip
What is SW11?
SW11 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £742.00 per year for riparian management strip.
What do I need to do?
* Maintain a riparian strip at least 4m wide to prevent livestock access to the watercourse.
Keep the area uncut, except to control woody growth.
Control invasive species.
* Do not apply fertilisers or manures.
* Do not apply pesticides , except for spot treatment of injurious weeds, invasive non-native species, nettles, or bracken.
What evidence do I need?
Where there is uncertainty about whether the aims of the options have been delivered, we will take into account any records or evidence you may have kept demonstrating delivery of the aims of the option. This will include any steps you’ve taken to follow the recommended management set out above. It’s your responsibility to keep such records if you want to rely on these to support your claim.
Field operations at the parcel level, including associated invoices
SSSI approval where appropriate
Where there is uncertainty about whether the aims of the options have been delivered, we will take into account any records or evidence you may have kept demonstrating delivery of the aims of the option. This will include any steps you’ve taken to follow the recommended management set out above. It’s your responsibility to keep such records if you want to rely on these to support your claim.
* Field operations at the parcel level, including associated invoices
How much does SW11 pay?
SW11 pays £742.00 per year.
Which land is eligible?
Available for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier and Higher Tier Part parcel Only on land that meets each of the following requirements: it is located next to ditches, rivers or streams it is grazed Adjacent to any other grassland option or adjacent to woodland On moorland or unenclosed land On designated open access land On Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) unless approved by Natural England
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This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.