8 May 2018 — News story

Extension of Countryside Stewardship payment claim deadline

The payment claim deadline for Countryside Stewardship customers is being extended to 15 June 2018

29 March 2018 — Press release

£2m funding for rural communities to restore historic buildings

A new grant scheme is being piloted this year in five National Parks, offering funding for land managers to restore their historic farm buildings.

9 February 2018 — News story

Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund provides conservation boost

Agreements are offered to 37 farming groups new to the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund.

16 January 2018 — Press release

Innovative licence issued to help hen harrier

Action forms part of the Defra Hen Harrier Recovery Plan.

15 January 2018 — News story

New Countryside Stewardship Offers open for applications

New Countryside Stewardship Offers introduced to help more farmers and land managers protect wildlife and enhance the environment

15 February 2018 — Press release

New raptor persecution maps to help tackle wildlife crime

New technology will help crack down on crimes against raptors in England and Wales.

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   • updated 25 May 2018
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2. Wildlife licensing privacy notice

   • published 25 May 2018
   • Guidance

3. Lowland Grazing Offer: Countryside Stewardship

   • updated 23 May 2018
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