SW18: Raised water levels on grassland on peat soils
What is SW18?
SW18 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £1381.00 per year for raised water levels on grassland on peat soils.
What do I need to do?
* Maintain water levels between 10cm and 30cm below mean field level by year 2
* Use dip wells to keep a monthly record of water levels
What evidence do I need?
Where there’s uncertainty about whether or not 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.
Record of water levels
Where there’s uncertainty about whether or not 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.
Record of water levels
How much does SW18 pay?
SW18 pays £1381.00 per year.
Which land is eligible?
It is available for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier and Higher Tier on whole or part parcels only of permanent grassland, only: * on land mapped as lowland peat and with support from [company/natural-england|Natural England]] (lowland peat does not appear on [MAGIC, contact Natural England for details) * with written support from the Environment Agency, or lead Local Flood Authority, and where relevant Internal Drainage Board
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This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.