- £300 per hectare per year
- Annual payments
- 4 Year Agreement
Why is this good for water quality?
This option aims to protect watercourses by buffering them from field operations such as spray drift and fertiliser applications.
Dense vegetation slows surface water flow, allowing sediment to settle and improve infiltration which helps to protect waterbodies from pollution.
Why is this good for my farm?
Margins help protect field edges from compaction and machinery damage, helping to preserve soil structure.
They also support insect biodiversity, enhancing natural pest control.
Option Specification:
Evidence Requirements:
Evidence to Apply |
Evidence to Claim |
Maps - of the planned margin and also the total field area |
Photos - showing the established area |
Photos - showing the area where the work is being undertaken |
Seed invoices/label - to show the mix used (if appropriate) |
Agreed seed mixture evidence or image to show natural regeneration |
Annual data collection form |
EA ALERT tool mapping to show location of watercourses being protected or overland flow being disrupted |
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What should I do if I want to apply?
If you would like to apply: