Rural Payments and Services

This capital items is only eligible where the application also contains the Sustainable Management of Forests – Woodland Grazing option and the installation meets the objectives of the option as detailed in your Woodland Grazing Plan.

Your submitted application and map must clearly identify which type of water trough you are applying for and where they will be positioned. The location of the supply pipe must be clearly identified on your application map.

The water supply pipe may be of polyethylene or PVC-U and must be laid underground at a minimum depth of 800 millimetres.

We require this item to be in place, meeting minimum specifications and in good working order for a period of at least five years following the date you received your payment.

Please ensure you abide by conditions set out in the Forestry Grant Scheme claim form and guidance.

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