SP7: Introduction of cattle grazing on the Isles of Scilly

Find out about eligibility and requirements for the introduction of cattle grazing on the Isles of Scilly supplement.

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

• Grant type: Supplement
• Land use: Livestock management and Priority habitats
• Tiers or standalone items: Higher Tier
• Funding (per unit per year): £201 to £300

How much will be paid

£279 per hectare (ha).

Where to use this supplement

Available for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier

Only:

• in the Isles of Scilly
• with a land management option where cattle grazing will help achieve the option’s goals

How this supplement will benefit the environment

It is for the introduction of conservation grazing on the Isles of Scilly on land that is not currently grazed by cattle.

If successful there will be:

• a more varied sward structure that will increase wildlife diversity
• better control of scrub, bracken and coarse vegetation
• better grazing of wet areas and difficult sites such as steep slopes

Requirements

Agreement holders will need to graze cattle on the land with the option. Grazing needs to follow the stocking calendar agreed with Natural England.

Keeping records

Agreement holders will need to keep the following records and supply them on request:

• stock records to show grazing activity on parcels
• stocking calendar agreed with Natural England

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:

• CT6 – Coastal vegetation management supplement
• GS15 – Haymaking supplement
• GS16 – Rush infestation control supplement
• SP2 - Raised water level supplement
• SP3 – Bracken control supplement
• SP4 – Control of invasive plant species supplement
• SP8 - Native breeds at risk supplement
• SP9 - Threatened species supplement
• WD9 – Livestock exclusion supplement – scrub and successional areas
• WT12 – Wetland grazing 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.

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.