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Grey squirrel species management plan (PA7) template

Complete the templates to help monitor and manage grey squirrel on your land for capital grants payments.

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Forestry Commission, Natural England and Rural Payments Agency
Published
11 December 2024

Applies to England

Documents

Grey squirrel species management plan (PA7) template

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Continuation sheet A: Changes to your plan

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Details

You need to apply for a capital grants plan with the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) before you can use and claim this capital item. 

Once you have your agreement, complete the grey squirrel species management plan template to: 

  • assess the impact that grey squirrel are having on your land 

  • record the control and monitoring methods you will use 

  • create a map of your holding where you will control and monitor grey squirrel 

The completed template and map will be your grey squirrel species management plan.  

You should update your plan regularly and record any changes. Use the continuation sheet if you fully complete the table in the template. 

Find full details about the grey squirrel control and management action and associated capital items.

Get your plan approved 

You need to get your grey squirrel species management plan template approved by your local Forestry Commission area office. You should do this once you get your capital grants plan agreement with RPA. 

Find your local Forestry Commission area office. 

Make a claim for payment 

1. Submit a claim for payment using the Rural Payments service or a claim form. 

2. Submit your template and map by post or email to RPA. 

Rural Payments Agency
PO Box 324
Worksop
S95 1DF
Email: ruralpayments@defra.gov.uk 

Please quote your single business identifier (SBI) and agreement number in all enquiries. 

Templates for managing other species 

There are different templates for managing other species under this capital grants plan item. Find templates for: 

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Published 11 December 2024

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