TE14: Identification of orchard fruit tree varieties
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the identification of orchard fruit tree varieties item.
How much will be paid
£20 per variety.
Where to use this item
Available for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier
Only with one of the following options:
How this item will benefit the environment
If successful local and rare varieties of fruit trees will be identified which will help select varieties to be planted in orchard restoration projects.
Requirements
Agreement holders are likely to need to:
- agree which specialist or organisation will identify the tree varieties
- have samples of fruit or leaves identified
- produce a map of the orchard showing the location of each species and variety identified
Samples can only be identified by:
- posting them to an organisation that provides a recognised fruit identification service
- getting a specialist to visit and identify the tree varieties at the right time of year for fruit or leaf identification
Keeping records
Agreement holders will need to keep the following records and supply them on request:
- any consents or permissions connected with the work
- receipted invoices, or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable
Please see the record keeping and inspection requirements as set out in the relevant Higher Tier guidance for more detail. You can find the latest guidance at Countryside Stewardship: get funding to protect and improve the land you manage.
Agreement holders will need to keep the following records and supply them with the claim:
- map of the orchard showing the location(s) of each species and variety identified
- specialist body record of identified species
The detailed requirements for this item will be tailored to the Higher Tier site. Higher Tier applicants should discuss and agree these requirements with their adviser.
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.
Updates to this page
Last updated 10 March 2017 + show all updates
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Updated for 2017 applications.
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Information updated for applications in 2016.
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First published.