TE9: Parkland tree guard - welded steel
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the parkland tree guard - welded steel item.
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.
Updates to this page
Published 2 April 2015Last 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.