Rural Payments and Services

The aim of this item is to benefit black grouse and capercaillie by converting an existing deer fence into a stock fence by removing the top half of the fence in order to reduce the risk of bird collisions.

Any land within black grouse and capercaillie core areas with an existing deer fencing is eligible.

You must show the location of the proposed deer fence to be converted on a 1:10,000 map

• you must remove the wires and nets on the top half of the fence to leave a stock fence
• all materials must be removed from site
• the remaining fence must form a stock proof barrier
• you must maintain a diary

You can claim £2 per metre.

The inspectors will check:

• the location and extent of the work
• you have removed the wires and nets on the top half of the fence to leave a stock fence
• all materials have been removed from site
• the remaining fence forms a stock proof barrier
• you have maintained a diary

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