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The Agency was formed from the merger of the Countryside Commission and the Rural Development Commission. The Agency became part of Natural England in 2006.
Countryside Code, access to the countryside, landscape
Find protected areas, check if your business or home is near one and what environmental restrictions apply.
Includes flooding, recycling, farming and wildlife
What farmers, foresters and land managers need to know and do before applying for a Countryside Stewardship grant, and how to manage a grant agreement.
The Secretary of State for Rural Affairs spoke at the Countryside Future conference on 6 June 2023.
Rights of way and right to roam - access rights of way, open access and permissive access land, use common lands, the Countryside Code, report problems.
As a land owner or manager, find out about your responsibilities and how to manage public access.
This series provides annual information on the uptake of options and a regional summary of Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship agreements.
Countryside Stewardship (CS) schemes applied for from 2016 up to 2023: use the relevant manual to meet the requirements of your CS agreement.
Offers to help farmers and land managers protect wildlife and preserve the natural environment.
Find nature reserves, national parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and green spaces
Responsibilities for visitors to the countryside and those who manage the land.
Use this statement to find out the features and issues that have been identified as priorities for funding in this area.
New campaign will encourage young people to “respect, protect and enjoy” the countryside
Find the statement of Countryside Stewardship funding priorities for your area to help make a successful application.
Find out if you're eligible to apply and read about what funding is available for agreements starting on 1 January 2022.
How to check and update your land maps before applying for Countryside Stewardship.
Information for Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship agreement holders on how to prepare for a site visit and what you are asked to provide.
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