WD1: Woodland creation - maintenance payments
What is WD1?
WD1 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £400.00 per year for woodland creation - maintenance payments.
What do I need to do?
* Keep newly planted trees free from competing vegetation for 15 years
* Replace any trees that die
* Maintain fences, tree shelters, or spiral guards
* Maintain areas of open space
* Remove and dispose of tree guards appropriately by year 15
What evidence do I need?
Agreement holders will need to keep the following records and supply them on request:
photographs showing the level of maintenance in years 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 15
any bank statements, receipted invoices, consents or permissions connected with the work
* records of all management activity on the option area for each parcel
Agreement holders will need to keep the following records and supply them on request:
How much does WD1 pay?
WD1 pays £400.00 per year.
Which land is eligible?
Available after the works under a Woodland Creation Grant agreement are complete. Agreement holders will be invited to apply for the multi-annual element of woodland creation. On land owned by public authorities; this includes land owned by the state, the Crown, county councils, district councils, and local authorities.
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This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.