1. Delivering Public Goods

2. Hen Harrier Programme
Hen Harrier Project administer the Hen Harrier Programme
€25m budget to design and implement a results-based agri-environment programme
Awarded tender in May 2017
600 farmers about to receive first payments
National-scale programme across 6 sites across 9 counties

3. Hen Harrier Programme Pilot project Adaptable
Hen Harrier Programme Objectives
Sustainable management of HNV Farmland in the most important areas for Hen Harrier
Promote a strong socio-economic outlook for agriculturally marginal upland areas
Foster positive relationships between stakeholders
Pilot project
Adaptable

4. HHP design and delivery
Designed Programme from May 2017 to Dec 2017
Farmer consultation and engagement v NB in this
5 full-time staff
2 partner organisations –accountants and HH monitoring team
Programme launched
1500 applications within 3 months

5. Hen Harrier Programme Habitat quality payment
Supporting actions payment
Hen Harrier payment
Open call with reduced burden on farmer
HHP team do farm plan
Send out pack with field maps, approved advisors, contract and T&Cs

6. Hen Harrier Programme
Farmer signs contract, hires an advisor and they submit a payment claim
Fields scored out of 10
Scores of <4 receive no money
Payment issued within 5 months
Farmer can apply for Supporting Actions payments
Should help improve habitat scores
This payment will issues with habitat payment in 2019

7. Hen Harrier Programme Hen Harrier Payment is paid in March
Coincides with the return of HH to breeding grounds
Adds value to the HH as a resource to the farmer
SPA-level objective so all farmers in SPAs share in it if target reached
Additional payments for farmers close to nests that established and fledged young
Repeat

8. Advisory
A well-trained advisory service is key to deliver this type pf programme
4 days training
Field support
Feedback mechanisms
Additional training
Advisor checks (40% in year 1)
High input at outset but builds up an important skills-base

9. Delivering Public Goods
HNVf areas are probably best targeted for the delivery of:
Biodiversity
Carbon sequestration
Water quality
Soil quality
Vibrant rural communities
Other areas could also deliver one or more of these