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How much you鈥檒l be paid聽

Up to 80% of actual costs.

How this item benefits the environment

Improving grazing management means there will be less damage to sensitive habitats.

Where you can use this item聽

You can use this item with the agreement of Natural England alongside a management action or option and if either:

• you鈥檙e introducing a new management regime on the site
• you need a substantial change in grazing management
• livestock handling facilities are essential for carrying out the associated land management action or option

You cannot use this item if:

• existing handling facilities are available
• the site is not grazed
• it鈥檒l damage peat exposures or other sensitive soils
• it鈥檒l lead to poaching (trampling) damage
• it鈥檒l damage historic or archaeological features

What you must do to use this item

You must:

• agree the specification with your Natural England adviser
• provide at least 3 written quotations to complete the work including associated costings with your application
• with your application provide a map of livestock facilities and storage locations where mobile facilities are used
• agree the selected quotation with Natural England
• complete the works to the agreed specification and timescale
• put up permanent posts in the locations where mobile facilities will be used

You should discuss and agree requirements that are specific to your site with your adviser. You must not carry out any construction work related to the item unless you have their approval.

Evidence you must keep聽

You must keep photographs to show the completed works and provide with your claim.

You must also keep any consents or permissions connected with the work and provide on request.

Read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the Agreement holder鈥檚 guide: Capital Grants, Higher Tier capital grants and Protection and Infrastructure grants for more information.

Advice to help you use this item

The following advice may help you to use this item, but you do not have to follow it to get paid. It鈥檚 not part of this item鈥檚 requirements.聽

Constructing livestock handling facilities

This item will typically pay for:

• handling pens for cattle
• holding pens and shedding race for sheep

You can agree the design and location of the item with your adviser. This includes choosing a design and construction materials that blend in with the local landscape.

When choosing a site, make sure:

• there鈥檚 no damage to other features or natural resources
• poaching or vehicle access do not cause ground disturbance near the site