You need to apply for Capital grants plans and get an agreement before you produce a map and complete your record.
\n£918.08 per agreement
\n\nThe map and completed record will help you understand the best management and grazing actions for habitats and other features on your land. If a habitat is in a poor condition, it’ll help identify the management you need to use to restore it to a good condition.
\n\nYou can use this item to map land parcels above the moorland line. You can check MAGIC to find out if your land is above the moorland line.
\n\nYou can use this item on land that is already being assessed under Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) action MOR1, but you do not need to be in MOR1 to apply for this item.
\n\nYou can apply for this item if you have land above the moorland line in existing Countryside Stewardship (CS) or Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) agreements.
\n\nThe item is to fund a map and completion of the moorland mapping record which details all habitats and features. You can also use it to help identify the best management actions for your land.
\n\nYou can apply for this item once every 6 years.
\n\nOnce you have your agreement, you must complete the moorland mapping record and produce a detailed map to fit the scale of your moorland showing:
\n\nYou must include all the eligible land in your holding.
\n\nIf you have a MOR1 assessment you can use it to help produce your map. You can also hire an ecologist or contractor.
\n\nTo make a claim for this item, you must submit your map and completed record with your claim.
\n\nYou must keep and provide with your claim:
\n\nYou must also keep and provide on request a receipted invoice or bank statement if you use an ecologist or contractor, if applicable.
\n\nRead the record keeping and site visit requirements in the Agreement holder’s guide: Capital grants plans 2026 for more information.
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