Key dates - checklist

16 May

This is the last date for submission of applications for 2011.

This is also the start of the 2011 scheme year and the first day of your commitment for 2011. No approvals are issued under the LMO.

15 May

This is the date by which moorland grazing plans must be in place.

30 JuneIn year one of choosing the LMO animal welfare option, this is the date by which you must have discussed and agreed with your vet which actions to undertake.

1 June - 31 August inclusive

This is the minimum period for summer grazing cattle.

31 August

In year one of your Improving Access agreement, this is the date your map must be submitted to your SGRPID Area Office and to the Local Access Officer.

1 August - 31 March inclusive

Cutting period for the Improvement of Rush Pasture

30 NovemberIn years 2-5 of your animal welfare option, this is the last date for completion of your animal welfare management review with your vet.

1 December - 1 March inclusive

Period for cutting back and trimming hedges

Following Year

15 May

Confirmation of 5 year continuing commitments by submitting an LMO application.

16 May

Payments can start from this date.

31 August

This is the last date for submission for LMO capital claims for the previous year.

31 AugustThis is the last date for submission of LMO animal welfare claims, as included in the previous year's application.

Page updated: Friday, March 11, 2011