FY8: Supplement for a freestanding deer high seat
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the supplement for a freestanding deer high seat.
This item is part of Higher Tier Capital Grants 2025. You must read the Higher Tier Capital Grants 2025 guidance to understand the rules and how to apply.
If you鈥檙e applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, you must read the聽CSHT聽applicant鈥檚 guide聽to understand the rules and how to apply.
How much you鈥檒l be paid聽
拢180 supplement for free standing seat
Where you can use this item聽
You can only use this item alongside FY1: Deer high seat when you鈥檙e installing a freestanding seat. The seat must meet the specification of FY1 - it must be lean-to and made from galvanised tubular or box-section steel.
What you must do to use this item
You must聽be aware of the health and safety of non-authorised users of the seat. For example, by prominently displaying British Standard signs prohibiting public access.聽
You must also be aware of the health and safety of authorised users by:聽
- checking the seat has safety bars
- ensure it鈥檚 correctly assembled to prevent falling from the shooting position
- is of an adequate size
Evidence you must keep聽
You must keep photographs of the completed work and provide with your claim.聽
聽You must also keep and provide on request:聽
- any consents or permissions connected with the work
- receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable
Read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the Agreement holder鈥檚 guide: Capital Grants, Higher Tier capital grants and Protection and Infrastructure grants for more information.聽
If you鈥檙e applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the CSHT agreement holder鈥檚 guide.
Other items you can use with this item
You can use this item with FY6: Restore coppicing in woodland.