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threeBracken control
An increase in the biodiversity
of _ha currently infested with
bracken4
Extend grazing period in field
by _ days1
Increase hay/silage crop output
by _%2
On average, extend working
period of ground by _ days
(provide estimate of extended
dates)2
Through improvement in sward
composition, increase quality of
hay/silage crop by _%3Land management –
operations four, five and sixDrainage
_% reduction in damage to land
by poaching and tracking4
Increase average calf weights
by _kgs (provide full details of
expected improvements)1
Reduce labour input (provide
details and the estimated
labour savings)1 and 2Feeding of outwintered stock –
operation eightOutdoor feed area
_% reduction in damage to land
by poaching and tracking4
_ % increase in production
in arable crops by providing
shelter2
_% decrease in lamb mortality
by providing shelter4
To protect grass and arable
crops thereby reducing the
need to purchase winter keep
by _%1
Improve stock control reducing
gathering time by _hrs man
hour per week2Provision of fences, hedges,
walls or gates – operation nineHedges/fencing
To improve health control by
keeping fields clean for grazing
young stock thereby increasing4
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output by _% and reducing
medical/vet costs by _%
Provision of electrical
equipment – operation 11Electrical equipment Reduce labour input (provide
details and the estimated
labour savings)1 and 2
New access road Provide reasons, details of
machine and estimate of
extended life4
Allow full vehicular access to
an area of agricultural land for
a particular purpose (provide
full details)1 and 2Road, bridges and culverts –
operation 12
_% reduction in damage to land
by poaching and tracking4
Costs incurred in setting up a
regulated common grazings
committee – operation 13Co-operation Co-operation among crofters in
organising joint work processes
and sharing facilities and
resources for the development
of crofting activity.1,2,3,4 and 5
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Appendix C – Invoice and evidence requirements in support
of grant claims
The following guidance will help avoid delays in processing claims for payment caused by the submission
of incorrect or incomplete supporting documents. Please remember we will reject any claim that is not
completed with the appropriate detail or supported by the necessary evidence.
All claims in respect of actual costs must be accompanied by invoices and/ or receipts, providing the
following information:
•supplier’s name, address and VAT registration Number (where appropriate);
•claimant’s name, address or in the case of a Grazings Committee or Grazings Constable, the
name of the Clerk or Grazings Constable, for example – Blairmore Common Grazings, per J
Smith (Clerk);
•detailed description of services involved or goods supplied, separately costed to include serial
numbers for any equipment purchased;
•date of supplying the goods and/or services;
•total amount due for payment by the customer with the VAT element clearly detailed;
•amount with the details of any discount awarded which fully explains any difference between the
amount due and amount paid.
In addition cash payments must also be fully receipted with:
•signature or business stamp of the person receiving payment on behalf of the supplier;
•date and method of payment
Additional evidence of payment
You should also ensure you submit some other evidence of payment:
•a cleared cheque, bank giro credit transfer slip, or bank or credit card statement reconciling
invoice details. A print out from an on-line bank account is acceptable but only where the
applicant/claimant(s) name and address are included
•for cash payments a fully receipted invoice is required
Where appropriate, the Scottish Government reserves the right to seek additional information as it deems
necessary in support of an application or claim for grant aid.
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Appendix D – Contact details
BENBECULA INVERNESS PORTREE
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