FM2: Carry out customised capital works to manage specific sites or species

Grants for major preparatory works for priority habitat creation, restoration, and priority species management, covering up to 100% of actual costs.

Who can apply

Farmers and land managers in England, applicable where an implementation plan or feasibility study approved by Natural England or the Forestry Commission identifies the need, or for priority habitats or threatened species with specialist support.

Perks & benefits

Technical support from Natural England adviser
Training included in related items

Key contacts

Natural England Adviser
Land management adviser
[email protected]

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Eligibility criteria

You must have an implementation plan or feasibility study approved by Natural England or the Forestry Commission identifying the need for customised capital works.
You must provide at least 3 written quotations for completion of the work with your application.
You must agree the selected quotation with Natural England or the Forestry Commission.
You must complete the works in the approved specification within the agreed timescale.
Cannot fund work within the scope of management actions, options, or other capital items.
Cannot fund certified agricultural seed, amenity grass seed, or legume varieties seed unless for restoring bare peat on moorland.
Cannot fund agricultural or amenity grasses used as a nurse crop to establish moorland vegetation.