WD1
Woodland creation - maintenance payments
£400.00
per hectare
·
yearly
info Summary
WD1 is a Countryside Stewardship maintenance payment for woodland creation, supporting the establishment of new woodlands that enhance biodiversity, mitigate flood risk, improve water quality, prevent soil erosion, and are resilient to climate change.
format_list_bulleted What to do
- Keep newly planted trees free from competing vegetation for 15 years
- Replace any trees that die
- Maintain fences, tree shelters, or spiral guards
- Maintain areas of open space
- Remove and dispose of tree guards appropriately by year 15
- Do not use herbicides if planting next to a watercourse
schedule When to do
- Carry out maintenance continuously for 15 years to ensure woodland establishment
- Take photographs showing maintenance levels in years 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 15
checklist How to do
- Keep trees free from competing vegetation using approved herbicides, mulch, or manual tools (clearing saw, hook, scythe)
- Remove and appropriately dispose of tree guards (e.g., recycle) by year 15
- Avoid using herbicides if planting trees next to a watercourse
description Evidence Required
Agreement holders will need to keep the following records and supply them on request:
- photographs showing the level of maintenance in years 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 15
- any bank statements, receipted invoices, consents or permissions connected with the work
- records of all management activity on the option area for each parcel
View Official Guidelines
Access detailed information about this action on the RPA website