CAHL1

Establish and maintain a pollen and nectar flower mix in blocks or strips, using a grass-free seed mix of at least 6 flower species. There are restrictions on cutting, grazing, vehicle access, fertilisers, and pesticides.

The flower mix must be established between early spring and early autumn, within 12 months of the action's start date. It must be maintained until the end of the second summer after sowing, and then re-established and maintained for the remainder of the action's duration.

The method is flexible, provided the mandatory requirements are met and the action's aim is achieved.

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, including details of the seed mix used
• photographs or 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.

Advice is provided on choosing a suitable seed mix, selecting an appropriate location for sowing, and the best methods for sowing and establishment. It also covers management strategies for established blocks or strips, including when and how to cut or graze to maximise benefits for pollinators and control weeds.