AGF1
AGF1: Maintain very low density in-field agroforestry on less sensitive land
£248.00
info Summary
Maintain an established very low density in-field agroforestry system (30-50 trees per hectare) on less sensitive agricultural land, combining trees with arable crops, horticultural crops, or grassland.
format_list_bulleted What to do
Maintain a very low density in-field agroforestry system by replacing dead trees, protecting them from pests and livestock, managing weeds, and pruning established trees.
schedule When to do
The action must be carried out continuously from the start date for the entire 3-year duration of the agreement.
checklist How to do
You have flexibility in how you complete the action, provided you adhere to the mandatory requirements and work towards achieving the action's aim.
description Evidence Required
You must keep evidence to show what you’ve done to complete this action, such as:
- field operations at a land parcel level and associated invoices
- photographs and other documentation
If it’s not clear that you’ve done this action in a way that could reasonably be expected to achieve its aim, we may ask for this evidence. You must supply the evidence if we ask for it.
tips_and_updates Additional Advice
Guidance is provided on planning the agroforestry system, including tree spacing to avoid needing a forestry Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). You should also check if an agriculture EIA is needed for management activities. Advice covers protecting tree roots from soil disturbance, pruning techniques for different outcomes, and methods to increase biodiversity, such as planting wildflower strips or using other SFI actions between the trees.
View Official Guidelines
Access detailed information about this action on the RPA website
SFI 2026 Announcement
Read details about SFI 2026 changes, definitions, and what to expect on the Defra farming blog