WD2: Woodland improvement
What is WD2?
WD2 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £1000.00 per year for woodland improvement.
What do I need to do?
* Implement woodland management activities based on a Forestry Commission approved Woodland Management Plan and agreed with a Woodland Officer.
* Focus on one of the priority objectives: restoring ancient woodland sites , enhancing priority habitats/species , or improving climate change resilience through continuous cover forestry.
* Carry out specific tasks such as reducing coniferous species , encouraging natural regeneration , managing scrub , thinning trees , and controlling deer and grey squirrels.
What evidence do I need?
You must keep the following records and supply them on request:
any bank statements, receipted invoices, consents or permissions connected with the work
records of all management activity on the option area for each parcel, including an operational site assessment, or similar, to show UKFS compliant operational activities
a Forestry Commission approved management plan that justifies the need for this option
a Deer Management Plan in place by the end of the first year (where applicable)
How much does WD2 pay?
WD2 pays £1000.00 per year.
Which land is eligible?
It is available for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier If you include this as part of your Higher Tier application, the Forestry Commission will assess your application for this option before you are offered an agreement. You must apply for this option under one of the following priority objectives: restore plantations on ancient woodland sites enhance priority habitats enhance priority species improve resilience to climate change through continuous cover forestry (CCF) You must carry o
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