Guidance

Using the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier supplement CWS5

Read about eligibility and what to include when applying for the woodland resilience supplement CWS5 through the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier offer.

• From: Forestry Commission and Rural Payments Agency
• Published: 21 January 2026

Applies to England

Documents

Guidance on applying for woodland resilience supplement CWS5 under CSHT

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Resilience plan template for CWS5

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Example resilience plan for CWS5

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Details

Read the guidance before applying for the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier CWS5: improve woodland resilience supplement.

The guidance will help you:

• select appropriate measures to restructure your woodland
• evidence your eligibility for the supplement

A ‘resilience plan’ is optional when applying for this supplement. Read more about using the resilience plan template to help you provide evidence to support your CWS5 supplement application.

Published 21 January 2026