TE9: Parkland tree guard - welded steel

Find out about eligibility and requirements for the parkland tree guard - welded steel item.

• From: Rural Payments Agency and Natural England
• Published: 2 April 2015
• Last updated: 10 March 2017 — See all updates

• Grant type: Capital item
• Areas of interest: Priority habitats, Trees (non-woodland) and Uplands

How much will be paid

£402.73 per tree.

Where to use this item

Available for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier

Only with:

• WD4 - Management of wood pasture and parkland
• WD5 - Restoration of wood pasture and parkland
• WD6 - Creation of wood pasture

Requirements

• install a tree guard in accordance with the specification agreed with Natural England
• provide sufficient clearance so that grazing animals cannot reach the stem of the tree

Do not:

• fasten guards to the tree itself
• allow guards to rub against, constrict, or cause damage to the tree

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
• photographs of the trees to be guarded
• item specification, if required

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:

• photographs of the completed work
• a detailed specification if required

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.

Advice and suggestions for how to carry out this item

The following section gives advice on carrying out this item successfully but does not form part of the requirements for this item.

Using tree guards

Use metal tree guards to protect standard trees from vandalism, mowing, livestock and wild animals in parkland and areas with public access.

Use guards traditional to the area.

This item cannot be used to replace existing guards to maintain the parkland’s character. 

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.

Published 2 April 2015

Last updated 10 March 2017 + show all updates

1. 8 March 2017

   Updated for 2017 applications.

2. 29 March 2016

   Information updated for applications in 2016.

3. 2 April 2015

   First published.