BC3: Crop protection fencing mesh and wire for permanent crops
Find out about eligibility and requirements for beaver protection infrastructure item
This item is part of Capital Grants 2025. You must read the Capital Grants 2025 guidance to understand the rules and how to apply.
How much you바카라 사이트檒l be paid
拢6.34 per metre (m).
How this item benefits the environment
This item helps:
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beavers remain on river catchments
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mitigate against the foraging activity of beavers
Where you can use this item
You can use this item:
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where there바카라 사이트檚 evidence of beaver activity within the river catchment area you바카라 사이트檙e protecting 바카라 사이트� see section 2.1.2 of the Protection and Infrastructure guidance for a list of catchment areas
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to protect permanent crops within 100m of a waterbody or watercourse where beavers are foraging or there is strong likelihood of foraging 바카라 사이트� see the 2024 land use codes for more information
Cricket bat willow is an eligible permanent crop for this item.
You cannot use this item on historic or archaeological features as identified in your (HEFER).
What you must do to use this item
You must:
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remove old fencing before erecting new fencing
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use wire mesh fencing between 0.9m and 1.5m high so beavers cannot get above it
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use galvanised that바카라 사이트檚 at least 18 gauge and 31 millimetres (mm) hexagonal wire mesh to construct the fence
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attach netting to a pair of 2.65mm, high tensile, spring steel straining wires using galvanised netting rings
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make sure there바카라 사이트檚 one straining wire at the bottom of the fence and one at the top
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bury the bottom edge of the netting to a depth of 150mm or lap the netting on the surface of the ground towards the water body or water course
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anchor netting at 1m intervals if lapping (folding over)
Attach new fencing to existing fencing posts if both of the following apply:
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you have fencing that was previously funded through Countryside Stewardship
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it바카라 사이트檚 5 years from the start date of your agreement. You must maintain the item being funded to the agreed standard during this period
You can use the existing posts and strengthen or improve with new posts where required.
You may need consent from the Environment Agency, lead local flood authority or internal drainage board before starting any work. Read guidance on owning a watercourse for more information.
You must not:
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attach the fence to trees or hedgerows
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use electric fencing
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block or restrict access to open access land
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install fencing on historic or archaeological features
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install fencing that바카라 사이트檚 located close to a watercourse or across a watercourse without a relevant permit
Evidence you must keep
You must keep and provide with your application:
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a map to confirm location of works
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any advice or consents from the relevant body if needed
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a photograph of the site before the work starts
You must also keep and provide with your claim:
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a photograph of completed works
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receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is not available
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consents or permissions connected with the work
Read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the Agreement holder바카라 사이트檚 guide: Capital Grants, Higher Tier capital grants and Protection and Infrastructure grants for more information.
Other items you can use with this item
You can use this item with these items:
Advice to help you use this item
The following advice may help you to use this item, but you do not have to follow it to get paid. It바카라 사이트檚 not part of this item바카라 사이트檚 requirements
Check to make sure the work meets relevant .
Call Natural England바카라 사이트檚 enquiry line if you have questions about beaver activity on your land. They바카라 사이트檒l direct you to the most appropriate advice.
Phone: 0300 060 3900
Updates to this page
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General improvement for clarity.
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Payment rate increased to 拢6.34 per metre in the 'How much will be paid' section.
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First published.