Maintain dry stone walls

What you must do

You must maintain dry stone walls entered into this action in good condition. To do this, you must: visually check their condition and identify any sections that need to be repaired carry out any necessary repairs keep a record (written or photographic) of any need for repairs you identify, and the repair work you do – including the date you identify the need and when the work was done When you carry out any necessary repairs, you must: use materials in keeping with the local style and characteristic retain any existing features such as top stones, sheep creeps, stiles and stone gate posts

When to do it

You must: check the condition of the walls at least once during each year of this action’s 3-year duration carry out any necessary repairs within 12 months of identifying the need, or by this action’s end date if you identify the need for repairs during the final year of this action’s duration

Evidence to keep

You must keep the required written or photographic record and supply this evidence if we ask for it.

SFI26 actions v2.0, updated 7 July 2026 — verified 1 Aug 2026. Open official guidance