£475.44
per gate
·
one-off
info Summary
This Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier Capital Grant provides funding for installing deer pedestrian gates to protect trees from browsing and damage, aiding in deer management on the land.
format_list_bulleted What to do
- Install the deer fence prior to planting trees, meeting Forestry Commission’s fence specifications.
- Ensure the gate is a minimum of 0.9m wide and hanging posts are installed and compacted to prevent gaps, following Forestry Commission’s fence specifications.
- Maintain gates to prevent deer entry until trees no longer need protection.
- Adhere to specific hanging post dimensions (e.g., 2.8m by 120-180mm for Red, Sika, Fallow deer) and gate height/mesh size specifications (e.g., 1.8m height, 200x300mm mesh for Red and Sika deer) based on the target deer species.
checklist How to do
- Consider using wooden wings to ensure gates are deer-proof across the full width of a gap, especially where adjacent to a ditch.
- Ensure wooden wings consist of rails or fencing mesh that meets Forestry Commission standards.
description Evidence Required
You must keep and provide on request:
- receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable
- any consents or permissions connected with the work
Read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the Agreement Holder’s guide: Woodland Tree Health grants 2025 for more information.
If you’re applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, you must read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the CSHT agreement holder’s guide.
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