TE2: Planting standard parkland tree
What is TE2?
TE2 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £123.94 per year for planting standard parkland tree.
What do I need to do?
* Carry out work between 1 November and 31 March.
* Plant native species at least 2m tall in adequately sized pits.
* Use flexible and adjustable tree ties to prevent wind damage, maintaining stakes and ties until established.
* Protect trees from livestock and wild animal damage, and control weeds until established.
* Replace dead trees in the following planting season to ensure at least one living tree in good condition at agreement end.
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 or permissions connected with the work
receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable
* the date, location and method of any weed control carried out
How much does TE2 pay?
TE2 pays £123.94 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.