FG5: Fencing supplement - difficult sites
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

Find out about eligibility and requirements for the fencing supplement - difficult sites supplement.

This item is part of Higher Tier Capital Grants 2025. You must read the Capital Grants 2025 guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-tier-capital-grants-2025) to understand the rules and how to apply. If you’re applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, you must read the CSHT applicant’s guide (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht) to understand the rules and how to apply.

How much you’ll be paid

£3.98 per metre (m).

How this item benefits the environment

This supplement helps control livestock, protects environmental features and manage habitats on difficult sites.

Where you can use this supplement

You can use this item with the agreement of Natural England or the Forestry Commission in combination with either:

FG1: Fencing (https://www.gov.uk/countryside-stewardship-grants/fencing-fg1)

FG2: Sheep netting (https://www.gov.uk/countryside-stewardship-grants/sheep-netting-fg2)

FG3: Permanent electric fencing (https://www.gov.uk/countryside-stewardship-grants/permanent-electric-fencing-fg3)

FG7: Anti-predator combination fencing (https://www.gov.uk/countryside-stewardship-grants/anti-predator-combination-fencing-fg7)

FG8: Anti-predator temporary electric fencing (https://www.gov.uk/countryside-stewardship-grants/anti-predator-temporary-electric-fencing-fg8)

FG9: Deer fencing (https://www.gov.uk/countryside-stewardship-grants/deer-fencing-fg9)

You can also use in a Higher Tier capital grant in combination with:

FG7: Anti-predator combination fencing (https://www.gov.uk/countryside-stewardship-grants/anti-predator-combination-fencing-fg7)

FG8: Anti-predator temporary electric fencing (https://www.gov.uk/countryside-stewardship-grants/anti-predator-temporary-electric-fencing-fg8)

FG9: Deer fencing (https://www.gov.uk/countryside-stewardship-grants/deer-fencing-fg9)

You can also use in a Woodland Tree Health Grant (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/woodland-tree-health-grants-2025) in combination with either:

FG1: Fencing (https://www.gov.uk/countryside-stewardship-grants/fencing-fg1)

FG2: Sheep netting (https://www.gov.uk/countryside-stewardship-grants/sheep-netting-fg2)

FG9: Deer fencing (https://www.gov.uk/countryside-stewardship-grants/deer-fencing-fg9)

TE5: Supplement for use of individual tree-shelters (https://www.gov.uk/countryside-stewardship-grants/supplement-for-use-of-individual-tree-shelters-te5) (with the agreement of the Forestry Commission)

What you must do to use this supplement

You must:
- agree a specification for the works with Natural England or the Forestry Commission
- complete the works in the agreed specification to the relevant standard and timescale
Your adviser will adapt the requirements for this item to your site. You should discuss and agree these requirements with them.

Evidence you must keep

You must keep photographs of the completed work and provide with your claim.

You must also keep and provide on request:
- any consents or permissions connected with the work
- receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable
- photographs of the existing site before work starts
Read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the Agreement holder’s guide: Capital Grants, Higher Tier capital grants and Protection and Infrastructure grants (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/agreement-holders-guide-capital-grants-higher-tier-capital-grants-and-protection-and-infrastructure-grants-2025) for more information.

If you’re applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, you must read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the CSHT agreement holder’s guide (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht).

Advice to help you use this supplement

The following advice may help you to use this supplement, but you do not have to follow it to get paid. It’s not part of this supplement’s requirements.

Picking the right location

Use this supplement if the site you’re going to fence:
- is remote
- cannot be accessed by vehicles
- is on steep slopes
- is prone to flooding or waterlogged for large parts of the year
- needs a lot of ground preparation