CIGL1
CIGL1: Take grassland field corners or blocks out of management
£333.00
info Summary
Leave grassland field corners or blocks unmanaged, uncut, and un-grazed to allow tussocky grass to develop, providing wildlife habitat.
format_list_bulleted What to do
Leave grassland field corners or blocks unmanaged, meaning they must be uncut and un-grazed. Do not apply fertilisers, manures, lime, or pesticides (except for specific weed treatments).
schedule When to do
This action must be carried out annually for the entire 3-year duration of the agreement.
checklist How to do
You must follow the action's requirements to ensure the aim of creating unmanaged tussocky grass areas is achieved.
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
Locate unmanaged areas on less productive land or near existing habitats to benefit wildlife and IPM. Use fencing to exclude livestock and control weeds through localised cutting or spot treatment with herbicides.
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