How to apply

This section gives the information needed to apply for Mid Tier Countryside Stewardship

Before you start, check that your pack contains the following:

  • Higher Tier (HT) application form for 2021
  • Annexes 1 and 2:
    • for Agri-environment with Woodland Support – fill in Annex 1 and Annex 2
    • for Agri-environment – only fill in Annex 1
    • for Woodland Support – only fill in Annex 2
  • Combined Options and Farm Environment Record (FER) map
  • Environmental Information Map (EIM)
  • Guidance leaflet titled Understanding your Historic Environment Farm Environment Record (HEFER).

If you’ve downloaded the pack or received it by email, save it to your computer, fill in the form and annexes on your screen. Print the combined Options/FER maps enough times to create and complete the relevant maps, scan them into your computer. Then email your completed form, annexes and maps to us. Read Step 10 for more information.

If you’ve received your pack by post, fill in the application form, annexes and maps and either post them to us; or you can scan them into your computer and send them to us by email. Read Step 10 for more information.

To apply for Countryside Stewardship (CS) Higher Tier in England in 2021, follow the sections below:

  • Complete your application; then
  • Confirm your information and apply.