TE8: Tree guard (wood post and wire)
What is TE8?
TE8 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £132.16 per year for tree guard (wood post and wire).
What do I need to do?
* Erect tree guards at least 1.5m high with posts spaced to prevent grazing animals from reaching within 0.5m of the tree stem.
* Design guards to allow access for formative pruning, applying mulch, and clearing vegetation around the base of each tree.
* Do not fasten guards to the tree or attach them so they rub against, constrict, or damage the tree in any other way.
erect tree guards at least 1.5 metres (m) high with posts placed far enough apart that grazing animals cannot reach within 0.5m of the tree stem
design the tree guard to allow access for formative pruning, applying mulch and clearing vegetation around the base of each tree
What evidence do I need?
You must keep photographs of the completed work and supply them with your claim.
You must also keep and supply on request:
any consents or permissions connected with the work
receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable
* photographs of existing trees to be protected
How much does TE8 pay?
TE8 pays £132.16 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.