WT12: Wetland grazing supplement - GOV.UK

How much will be paid

£566 per hectare (ha).

Where to use this supplement

Available for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier

Only with one of the following options:

• WT6 - Management of reedbed
• WT7 - Creation of reedbed
• WT8 - Management of fen
• WT9 - Creation of fen
• WT10 - Management of lowland raised bog

How this supplement will benefit the environment

It supports the appropriate grazing management of wetland habitats.

Requirements

Agreement holders are likely to need to:

• graze specific areas by an agreed method
• graze at specific times
• achieve a particular vegetation condition by grazing

Keeping records

Agreement holders will need to keep the following records and supply them on request:

• stock records to show grazing activity on parcels

The detailed requirements for this supplement will be tailored to the Higher Tier site. Applicants should discuss and agree these requirements with their adviser.

Related supplements

This supplement can be located on the same area as the following supplements:

• SP2 – Raised water level supplement
• SP4 - Control of invasive plant species supplement
• SP5 – Shepherding supplement
• SP6 – Cattle grazing supplement
• SP7 – Introduction of cattle grazing on the Isles of Scilly
• SP8 – Native breeds at risk supplement
• SP9 - Threatened species supplement

Further information

Read Countryside Stewardship: get funding to protect and improve the land you manage to find out more information about Higher Tier including how to apply.