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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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