Garscube Allotment Association

 

Plot Inspection Checklist     Plot Number ______________ Date ________________                           

 

Area

Score

Notes

 

CULTIVATION

How much of the plot is used for cultivation of flowers, vegetables or fruit (or beekeeping) and/or is managed for the benefit of nature (e.g. small pond, wildflower meadow etc)

 

Take into account that there needs to be space for paths in order to access beds etc. Therefore, it’s the % of possible area for cultivation rather than strictly a % of the total plot.

 

Greenhouses, polytunnels, cold frames, and any composting systems can count towards ground used for cultivation.

 

<10% = 0

 

10% - 20% = 2

 

30% – 40% = 4

 

50% - 60% = 6

 

70% - 80% = 8

 

90% - 100% = 10

 

WEED CONTROL

 

Are weeds under control in the plot?  Especially marestail and bindwind, which pose a risk to neighbouring plots

 

 

Out of control (-1)

 

Reasonably controlled (0)

 

Well controlled (+1)

 

COMPOSTING

 

Is there a composting system?

No (-1)

 

Yes (+1)

 

BOUNDARIES

 

Are fences, hedges or other boundaries in a reasonable condition?

 

None/poor/dangerous (-1)

 

Reasonable (-0)

 

Good (+1)

 

SHARED PATHS (I.E. paths between plots

 

Are the shared paths around the plot clear of weeds and overgrown bushes etc?

 

Poor/unpassable (-1)

 

Reasonable (0)

 

Good (+1)

 

OTHER

 

Any other comments?

 

A deduction or addition of one point can be made for another reasonable item, although this must be clearly explained.

 

 

 

Score

Action taken/required

 

 

-5 – 0   =          Derelict

Automatic Eviction

 

1 – 5    =          Poor   

Plotter has 6 weeks until reinspection with eviction if score is not improved to 6 or above

 

 

6 – 10  =          Average 

No action required by plotter

 

11 – 15            =          Good  

No action required by plotter

 

 

 

Inspectors ________________________________________________

 

 

Date _____________________