Firstly create a new plan by using the New, Use template,

Select the correct SFI template for your use case.

Select Import from Rural Payments or another import method.

Input the 9-digit SBI number, select the dataset (Land Covers and Hedges are recommended) and click on next.

Name your plan and click on finish.

Now your plan has been created you can start to assign SFI actions to each field parcel, to do so select a feature on the map or multiselect and the right hand panel will appear. To assign a use, select Assign Use.

From the list, you can expand categories or search by action code or action name.

You can add second options using the duplicate tool. Please see this guide.

To add buffers to a feature you can use our buffer tool, please see these guide.

To add capital items select your feature on the plan (this will ensure your drawn features are contained withing the correct land parcel), go to draw select the relevant draw tool such as point or line.

Add your features on the plan and then select Finish.

With your drawn feature or features selected you can assign their use from the right hand panel.

Should you need to split or merge features please see the below guidance.