TE11: Tree surgery
What is TE11?
TE11 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £73.36 per year for tree surgery.
What do I need to do?
* Carry out tree surgery between 1 September and the end of February
* Perform first pollarding on trees with a diameter at breast height less than 40cm (20cm for oak and beech)
* Control competing weeds as the site regenerates
* Remove cut material from the site or tidy it into piles
* Conduct checks for nesting birds and roosting bats before starting work
What evidence do I need?
You must keep photographs of the completed work and provide them with your claim.
You must also keep and provide on request:
any consents, permissions, plans or studies connected with the work
receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable
* photographs of the trees you’ll manage
How much does TE11 pay?
TE11 pays £73.36 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.