WT12: Wetland grazing supplement
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the wetland grazing supplement.
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.
Last updated 4 January 2024 + show all updates
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Update to How Much Is Paid
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New payment rate from 1 January 2022.
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Information updated for applications in 2016
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First published.