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UPL5 — Keep cattle and ponies on moorland supplement (minimum 70%GLU)

£18 / ha / year3-year agreementUpdated for SFI26

Action’s aim

This supplemental action’s aim is that at least 70% of the grazing livestock units ( GLU ) on moorland are cattle or ponies, or a combination of both. The purpose of this is to: - create a more varied sward structure - control scrub, bracken and coarse vegetation - increase wildlife diversity

Where you can do this

You can only do this supplemental action on eligible land entered into one of the following base actions: - UPL1: Moderate livestock grazing on moorland - UPL2: Low livestock grazing on moorland - UPL3: Limited livestock grazing on moorland You can only apply for this supplemental action in the same SFI26 application as your selected base action. If you apply for this supplemental action, you cannot apply for UPL6: Keep cattle and ponies on moorland supplement (minimum 100% GLU ) on the same area.

What to do

At least 70% of the GLU on land entered into UPL1, UPL2 or UPL3 must be cattle or ponies, or a combination of both. You must include the following information in the written stocking calendar required for UPL1, UPL2 and UPL3: - dates you plan to graze the land parcel with cattle, ponies or both during each calendar month - monthly numbers of cattle, ponies or both, including the age bracket for cattle

When to do it

You must do this action from its start date, throughout each year of its 3-year duration.

How to do it

It’s up to you how you do this action, as long as you: - follow this action’s requirements – these are identified by a ‘must’ - do the action in a way that could reasonably be expected to achieve this action’s aim You may find it helpful to read the ‘advice to help you do this action’, but it’s not part of this action’s requirements.

Evidence to keep

You must keep the required written stocking calendar and supply this evidence if we ask for it. It can be recorded on paper or electronically.

Advice

Optional advice for UPL5: Keep cattle and ponies on moorland supplement (minimum 70% GLU ) .

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Verbatim from GOV.UK’s SFI26 actions guidance. Estimates are based on published rates, not a guarantee of payment — see our disclaimer.