Low Canopy Cover definition
Low Canopy Cover. Areas where canopy cover is recorded at lower than 20%, data is available at a city level from Forestry Commission. This can be further refined by a self- assessment using Itree methodology or supplementary evidence provided by the applicant. Planting sites do not have to be in an area with low canopy cover to be eligible but sites with low canopy cover will score higher. Maintenance Period: the period of time over which successful Tree Establishment required under this Agreement must be maintained. The Maintenance Period begins when the final payment is made under the Grant and lasts for five years. Match Funding: Fund recipients should provide at least 50% matched funding. Matched funding in kind (e.g. contributions of labour) will be considered as well as monetary matched funding. However, the payment rates available through grant funding for capital items will not be exceeded. Offer Letter: the letter accompanying these Terms and Conditions, which gives details of the Grant and forms part of this Agreement. An Offer Letter will not be issued until Forestry Commission is satisfied that consent is either granted or not required under the EIA Regulations. Permissive Access: where appropriate access on foot must be provided, the routes of permissive access must ensure access across the entire site and be managed where necessary to enable public access on foot.