SW16: Flood mitigation on permanent grassland
What is SW16?
SW16 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £330 per year for flood mitigation on permanent grassland.
What do I need to do?
* Do not use pesticides (except for spot treatment, weed wiping, or control of injurious/invasive non-native weeds)
* Do not apply manure or fertiliser
* Do not fill hollows and wet features
* Do not store materials in the option area
* Remove non-biodegradable flood debris
What evidence do I need?
You must send the following with your claim:
written support from the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authority and Internal Drainage Board (where relevant)
You must keep the following records and supply them on request:
receipted invoices, consents or permissions connected with any work
* field operations at the parcel level including soil loosening to remove compaction, clearance of flood debris, de-silting of bunded areas, reseeding
How much does SW16 pay?
SW16 pays £330 per year.
Which land is eligible?
It is available for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier or Higher Tier on whole or part parcels, only on permanent grassland that meets all of the following: the site, either alone or as part of a group application forms a natural hydrological unit the Environment Agency or Lead Local Flood Authority and where relevant Internal Drainage Board have provided written support In Higher Tier, a Natural England adviser or person nominated by NE must have endorsed the application. In Mid Tier, you mus
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