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N I C H O L S O N S
Plants Forestry Landscapes
Countryside Stewardship Review and Update
Objectives
Water Quality
Flood Management
Biodiversity
The Woodland GrantsHigher Tier Mid Tier Other Capital
Woodland Improvement Multi-Annual
None Woodland Management Plans
Woodland Improvement (Capital)
Tree Health (Improvement & Restoration)
Woodland Improvement (infrastructure)
Woodland Creation Establishment*
Woodland Creation
The Woodland Grants - AnalysisHigher Tier Mid Tier Other Capital
Woodland Improvement Multi-Annual
None Woodland Management Plans
Woodland Improvement (Capital)
Tree Health (Improvement & Restoration)
Woodland Improvement (infrastructure)
Woodland Creation Establishment*
Woodland Creation
Competitive
Scored Applications
Targeted
Set Application Windows
Require an FC Approved Management Plan
Non-Competitive
Open Application Windows
No Requirement for an FC Approved Management Plan
Woodland Management Plan
Threshold Payment
First 100 hectares (ha) £20 per ha (minimum payment £1000)
Over 100ha £10 per ha
It can’t be used on woodland: - that is less than 3ha in size - already has a FC approved management plan which requires only minor changes New woodland exceeding 20% of the total management plan area will be excluded from payment.
Critical for all Higher Tier Applications
Non Competitive Open Application Window
Woodland Tree Health - RestorationNon Competitive Open Application Window
Areas of woodland affected by Chalara fraxinea or Phytophthora ramorum.
Must have a letter from FC or AHPA to confirm cases of Chalara .
Must have a SPHN confirming larch infected with Phytophthora ramorum infected larch
Minimum restock area of 0.5 hectares
Minimum density of 400 stems/ha
Payment based on a per tree and protection requirement basis.
Restock tree species Ancient woodland site OtherNative £3,500 £2,750Non-native £1,750 £2,250
Woodland Tree Health - ImprovementNon Competitive Open Application Window
£2800 - £4400/ha for Rhododendron control
£260 - £1680/ha for Larch tree removal
Supports removal of Rhododendron and/or (Uneconomic)Young Larch trees in response to a SPHN
Rhododendron Control requires a SPHN on ability to prove you are within 3km of a SPHN
Woodland Improvement – Multi Annual
£100/ha per annum
PAWS RestorationPriority Habitats (Native or Ancient Woodland Types)Priority Species (inc. Woodland Birds)
Thinning/Coppicing/Scrub Management are the essentials.
UKFS compliance necessary requiring additional work - Deer/Squirrel Control - Open Ground Management - Veteran Trees
High Demand on Monitoring Recording and Reporting
Competitive July – End SeptOr EOI by 30th June for Mixed Apps.
Woodland Improvement – Capital
£ Set CS RatesCan be separate or joint with Multi-Annual Application
Targeted in Broadleaved/Native Woodland
Stand alone items – e.g. Deer Fencing/Scrub ControlSupporting items – e.g. High Seats/Badger gatesItems ONLY Linked to Joint Multi Annual Applications – Pond Management/Bracken Control
Applications need to identify area of influence the work will have.
Successful applicants will need to be careful they meet item specifications – e.g Deer fencing.
Competitive July – End SeptOr EOI by 30th June for Mixed Apps.
Woodland Improvement – Infrastructure
40% Contribution based off FC Standard Roading Rates
Targeted in Broadleaved/Native Woodland
Prior to applying• Prepare detailed specification.• Notify the LPA• Obtain consent from LPA or IDB for water crossings/culverts• Secure three quotes (Guidance states this is only required for successful applicants but this is
not the case)• Ensure Surveyors and Agents Fees are recorded for adding to the application
Applications need to identify area of influence the work will have.
Successful applicants will need to ensure they follow specifications carefully.
Competitive July – End SeptOr EOI by 30th June for Mixed Apps.
Woodland Creation
£1.28 per tree£1.60 per tree guard£ Standard costs for fencing/gates etc.£200/ha per annum – Maintenance Payment
Payment based on a per tree and protection requirement basis.
Based on Scored applicationsTargets woodland buffering/connectivity with ancient/native woodland typesTargets EA identified locations for water quality/flood prevention agenda
Competitive February to end of April
Woodland CreationCompetitive February to end of April
Minimum agreement size 3ha 1ha
Minimum block size 0.5ha 0.1ha
Minimum width 20m 10m
Minimum stocking density 400 stems per ha (sph) 1,600sph
Maximum internal open space 20% 20%
Woodland CreationItem
Before photos of the planting site - Geotagged After photos of the planting site - Geotagged Year 1 – Submit Annual ClaimYear 2 - Maintenance Image - Geotagged & Submitted with Claim
Year 3 – Submit Annual ClaimYear 4 - Maintenance Image– Geotagged & Submitted with Claim
Year 5 – Submit Annual ClaimYear 6 - Maintenance Image– Geotagged & Submitted with Claim
Year 7 – Submit Annual ClaimYear 8 - Maintenance Image - Geotagged & Submitted with Claim
Year 9 – Submit Annual ClaimYear 10 - Maintenance Image - Geotagged & Submitted with Claim
Remove individual tree protection in year 10
Woodland Creation Maintenance Payment – Checklist
Some Final PointsWeb-based information – navigating can be confusing
In applying you need to secure more RPA Customer information than before.
Critical to read all relevant sections of manuals and options/items in applying.
All the data for a grant is not all in the one location.
Take note of the obligations and timescales before signing.
Be aware of the reporting obligations – particularly for Woodland Creation and Woodland Improvement Multi Annual Agreements.
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