CAHL3
CAHL3: Grassy field corners or blocks
£590.00
info Summary
Establish and maintain grassy field corners or blocks on arable and horticultural land, either by sowing or natural regeneration, to provide year-round wildlife habitat.
format_list_bulleted What to do
Establish and maintain grassy field corners or blocks by sowing or natural regeneration. Once established, there are restrictions on grazing, cutting, vehicle access, and the application of fertilisers, manures, lime, and pesticides.
schedule When to do
The grassy areas must be established within the first 12 months of the agreement and maintained in the same location for the full 3-year duration.
checklist How to do
The method is flexible, provided the mandatory requirements are followed and the action's aim is achievable.
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 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.
tips_and_updates Additional Advice
Advice is provided on locating field corners, using sown seed mixes for quicker establishment, or using natural regeneration which may be cheaper. It also covers maintenance techniques like managing weeds through localised cutting, spot-treating with herbicides, or hand roguing.
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