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You need to apply for a capital grants plan with the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) before you can use and claim this capital item.

Once you have your agreement, complete the deer species management plan template to:

• assess the impact that deer are having on your land

• record the control and monitoring methods you will use

• create a map of your holding where you will control and monitor deer

The completed template and map will be your deer species management plan.

You should update your plan regularly and record any changes. Use the continuation sheet if you fully complete the table in the template.

Find full details about the deer control and management action and associated capital items.

Get your plan approved

You need to get your deer species management plan template approved by your local Forestry Commission area office. You should do this once you get your capital grants plan agreement with RPA.

Find your local Forestry Commission area office.

Make a claim for payment

1. Submit a claim for payment using the Rural Payments service or a claim form.

2. Submit your template and map by post or email to RPA.

Please quote your single business identifier (SBI) and agreement number in all enquiries.

Templates for managing other species

There are different templates for managing other species under this capital grants plan item. Find templates for:

• American mink species management plan PA7 template

• edible dormouse species management plan PA7 template

• grey squirrel species management plan PA7 template

• invasive non-native plant species management plan PA7 template