Natural England
How much will be paid
155.17 per tree.
Where to use this item
It is available for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier and Higher Tier Capital Grants only if there is a net cost for the removal of timber, allowing for any timber sales.
How this item will benefit the environment
It will support the removal of trees, helping to restore open habitats or prevent damage to environmental features.
Requirements
You must agree a specification for the work with Natural England, including:
- the removal of trees in the agreed places and at the agreed times
- make sure that no trees are uprooted (or roots removed after felling) on historic or archaeological features
- the removal of felled trees from the site, leaving some wood stacked in the agreed areas
Keeping records
Before you apply, contact the Forestry Commission to see if you need a felling licence or an environmental impact assessment.
You must keep the following records and send them with your annual payment claim:
- photographs of the completed work
- a copy of the advice from the Forestry Commission
You must keep the following records and supply them on request:
- any consents or permissions connected with the work
- receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable
- photographs of the trees to be removed
Please see the record keeping and inspection requirements as set out in the relevant Higher Tier or Higher Tier Capital Grants guidance for more detail. You can find the latest guidance at Countryside Stewardship: get funding to protect and improve the land you manage.
Further information
Read Countryside Stewardship: get funding to protect and improve the land you manage to find out more information about Higher Tier and Higher Tier Capital Grants including how to apply.