TE15 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £572.78 per year for plant groups of trees in large guards.

* Erect large guards (3.6m x 3.6m, at least 1.2m high) with 4 untreated timber corner posts, 4 intermediate posts, and 5 untreated wooden rails (at least 5cm width, 10cm height).

* Use robust guards to withstand livestock damage.

* Plant at least 80 trees within each guard using pit planting.

* Select planting stock compliant with Forest Reproductive Material Regulations 2002 and appropriate for the site.

* Plant a maximum of 24 large tree guards per hectare.

You must keep and provide with your claim:

receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable

photographs of the completed work

You must also keep any consents or permissions connected with the work and provide them on request.

* Read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the Agreement holder’s guide: Capital Grants, Higher Tier capital grants and Protection and Infrastructure grants for more information.

TE15 pays £572.78 per year.

See GOV.UK guidance for full eligibility details and land use requirements.

This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.