£749.63
info Summary
The FG17 Deer vehicle gate is a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier Capital Grant item that provides funding for installing deer vehicle gates to protect trees from browsing and manage deer on the land. It requires adherence to Forestry Commission specifications for installation and maintenance to ensure deer cannot enter until trees are established.
format_list_bulleted What to do
- Meet Forestry Commission’s fence specifications for installation
- Ensure the gate is a minimum of 3 metres wide
- Install hanging posts following Forestry Commission’s fence specifications, ensuring they are compacted with no gaps wider than mesh sizes at the bottom
- Maintain gates to prevent deer entry until trees no longer need protection
schedule When to do
- Maintain the gates to prevent deer entry until the trees no longer require protection
checklist How to do
- Use specific hanging post dimensions based on deer type (e.g., 2.8m by 120-180mm diameter for Red, Sika, and Fallow deer)
- Adhere to minimum gate height and maximum mesh size specifications for different deer types (e.g., Red and Sika: 1.8m height, 200mm x 300mm mesh)
- Consider using wooden wings to ensure gates are deer-proof across the full gap width, especially near ditches, ensuring they meet Forestry Commission’s 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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