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3 yearsÌý

How muchÌýyou’llÌýbe paidÌý

£18 per hectare (ha) per yearÌý

Action’s aimÌý

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.Ìý

The purpose of this is to:Ìý

• create a more varied sward structureÌý

• control scrub,ÌýbrackenÌýand coarse vegetationÌý

• increase wildlife diversityÌý

Where you can do this actionÌý

You can only do this supplemental action on eligible landÌýentered intoÌýone of the following base actions:Ìý

• UPL1: Moderate livestock grazing on moorlandÌý

• UPL2: Low livestock grazing on moorlandÌý

• UPL3: Limited livestock grazing on moorlandÌý

You can only apply for this supplemental action in the same SFI26 application as your selected base action.Ìý

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.Ìý

Eligibility of protected landÌý

Sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs): Same as your selected base action.Ìý

Historic and archaeological features: Same as your selected base action.Ìý

Available area you canÌýenter intoÌýthis actionÌý

Same area as your selected base action.Ìý

Rotational or static actionÌý

Same as your selected base action. Ìý

What to doÌý

At least 70% of the GLU on landÌýentered intoÌýUPL1, UPL2 or UPL3 must be cattle or ponies, or a combination of both.Ìý

You must include the following information in the written stocking calendar required for UPL1, UPL2 and UPL3:Ìý

• dates you plan to graze the land parcel with cattle,ÌýponiesÌýor both during each calendar monthÌý

• monthly numbers of cattle,ÌýponiesÌýor both, including the age bracket for cattleÌý

When to do itÌý

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

How to do itÌý

It’sÌýup to you how you do this action, as long as you:Ìý

• follow this action’s requirements – these areÌýidentifiedÌýby a ‘must’Ìý

• do the action in a way that couldÌýreasonably beÌýexpected to achieve this action’s aim Ìý

You may find it helpful to read the ‘advice to help you do this action’, butÌýit’sÌýnot part of this action’s requirements.Ìý

Evidence to keepÌý

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.Ìý

Other actions or options you can do on the same area as this actionÌý

You can do the following actions or options on the same area in a land parcel as this action.Ìý

Scheme	Action orÌýoptionÌýcodes
SFI 2026 actions	Same as your selected SFI26 base action	Ìý
SFI 2024 actions	Same as your selected SFI26 base action	Ìý
SFI 2023 actions	Same as your selected SFI26 base action	Ìý
CSHT actions from 2025	Same as your selected SFI26 base action	Ìý
CS options	Same as your selected SFI26 base action	Ìý
ES options	Same as your selected SFI26 base action	Ìý

If an action orÌýoptionÌýcannot beÌýlocatedÌýonÌýthe same area, you may be able to do itÌýonÌýa different area in the same land parcel. Read section 5.6 ‘LandÌýthat’sÌýalready in other funding schemes or grants’ in the SFI26 scheme information for more details.   Ìý

Other supplemental actions you can apply for with this supplemental action

You can apply for supplemental action SPM5: Keep native breeds on extensively managed habitats supplement (more than 80%) on the same area as this supplemental action. You can only do this in the same SFI26 application.Ìý

Advice to help you do this action

The following advice may help you to do this action, but it’s not part of this action’s requirements.ÌýÌý

How to calculate the livestock percentage

Once you’ve converted your livestock numbers intoÌýGLUÌýusing the values shown under ‘What to do’, you can use theÌýÌýto calculate the percentage of totalÌýGLUÌýentered into your selected base action.Ìý

TheÌýGLUÌýpercentage is an annual average.Ìý

Grazing moorland with cattle and ponies

Before you graze with cattle or ponies, or a combination of both, it’s advisable to assess your moorland so you can manage grazing in a way that helps to:

• maintain, enhance or restore habitats
• protect historic and archaeological features

Type of cattleÌýÌý

Cattle with low nutritional requirements (such as dry suckler cows) are best for sites with fibrous herbage.ÌýÌý

Mature and placid cattle are best suited for sites where there are ground-nesting birds, as they reduce the risk of trampling.Ìý

Type of ponyÌýÌý

Hardy native ponies and their cross-breeds are well suited to the harsh conditions on moorlands.

It’s important that ponies can exhibit their natural herd behaviours, preferably with a mixed age of animals.ÌýÌýÌý

All ponies need access to drier areas for rest. This is particularly important for pregnant mares and foals.Ìý

Grazing purple moor-grass with cattle and ponies

Grazing purple moor-grass with cattle or ponies, or a combination of both, during the spring and early summer (usually between around mid-May and mid-July) can reduce species dominance. This is because the grassland is growing quickly and is most palatable.

You can choose to graze more heavily during the spring and summer. This can help to improve vegetation structure on areas dominated by purple moor-grass.